Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
cephalantha
ID:
393496

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f. & Riedl

Source:
ksu

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Biol. Skr. 13(4): 117 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392828



Common Names

  • Cephalantha Yam
  • Pycnocycla cephalantha
  • Cephalantha Yam


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Description

Pycnocycla cephalantha (also called 'Headed Pycnocycla', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a small shrub with small, white flowers and is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pycnocycla cephalantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food crop. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments such as fever, skin diseases and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pycnocycla cephalantha is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, light green shoot with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pycnocycla cephalantha is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade and can tolerate drought. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Pycnocycla cephalantha

Pycnocycla cephalantha is native to the Mediterranean region.

Pycnocycla cephalantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pycnocycla cephalantha?

Pycnocycla cephalantha

What is the common name of Pycnocycla cephalantha?

Headed Pycnocycla

What is the natural habitat of Pycnocycla cephalantha?

Forests and mountain slopes in China

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Harald Udo von Riedl (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Riedl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:847701-1: Based on the initial data import