Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
ledermannii
ID:
393492

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Wolff

Source:
cmp

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 57: 220 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392824



Common Names

  • Ledermann's Yam
  • Pycnocycla ledermannii
  • Ledermann's Yam


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Synonyms

  • Chamaesciadium ledermannii (H.Wolff) M.Hiroe [unknown]
  • Chamaesciadium occidentalium (Hutch.) M.Hiroe [unknown]
  • Pycnocycla occidentalis Hutch. [unknown]

Description

Pycnocycla ledermannii (also called 'Ledermann's 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 ledermannii 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 ledermannii 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 ledermannii is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Pycnocycla ledermannii

Pycnocycla ledermannii is native to the Mediterranean region.

Pycnocycla ledermannii FAQ

What is the common name of Pycnocycla ledermannii?

Ledermann's Pycnocycla

What is the distribution of Pycnocycla ledermannii?

It is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to Angola.

What is the habitat of Pycnocycla ledermannii?

It grows in moist forests, woodlands, and savannas.

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,