Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
gossweileri
ID:
394665

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Exell) Paiva

Source:
cmp

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Mem. Soc. Brot. 19: 49 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393997



Common Names

  • Polyceratocarpus Gossweileri
  • Gossweileri Polyceratocarpus
  • Gossweileri False Ceratocarpus


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Description

Polyceratocarpus gossweileri (also called African Yam, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to tropical Africa. It has long, tuberous roots and grows in tropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Polyceratocarpus gossweileri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has attractive foliage and produces fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polyceratocarpus gossweileri is small and yellow, with a white center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-brown stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polyceratocarpus gossweileri is a tropical evergreen shrub native to the Philippines. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist medium. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained medium and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C (77-86°F). Germination should occur within 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Polyceratocarpus gossweileri

Polyceratocarpus gossweileri can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Polyceratocarpus gossweileri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polyceratocarpus gossweileri?

Polyceratocarpus gossweileri

What is the common name of Polyceratocarpus gossweileri?

Gossweiler's Polyceratocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Polyceratocarpus gossweileri?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of South America.

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Jorge Américo Rodrigues Paiva (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paiva' in the authors string.
Arthur Wallis Exell (1901-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Exell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:74764-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.