Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
saxatilis
ID:
393487

Status:
valid

Authors:
Danin, Hedge & Lamond

Source:
ksu

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 30: 77 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392819



Common Names

  • Saxatile Yam
  • Pycnocycla saxatilis
  • Saxatile Yam


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Description

Pycnocycla saxatilis (also called rock-loving pycnocycla, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It prefers sunny and dry habitats, such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pycnocycla saxatilis 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

Pycnocycla saxatilis has white flowers with yellow anthers and a yellow ovary. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pycnocycla saxatilis 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 saxatilis

Pycnocycla saxatilis is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces.

Pycnocycla saxatilis FAQ

What is the common name of Pycnocycla saxatilis?

Saxatile Pycnocycla

What is the distribution of Pycnocycla saxatilis?

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

What is the habitat of Pycnocycla saxatilis?

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,

References

Avinoam Danin (1939-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Danin' in the authors string.
Jenifer M. Lamond (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lamond' in the authors string.
Ian Charleson Hedge (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedge' in the authors string.