Pycnocycla sheilae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sheilae
ID:
393486
Status:
valid
Authors:
Chaudhary
Source:
ksu
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Fl. Kingdom Saudi Arabia 2(1): 654 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392818
Common Names
- Sheila's Yam
- Pycnocycla sheilae
- Sheila's Yam
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pycnocycla sheilae (also called Sheil's 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 sheilae 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 sheilae 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pycnocycla sheilae 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 sheilae
Pycnocycla sheilae is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces.
Pycnocycla sheilae FAQ
What is the common name of Pycnocycla sheilae?
Sheila's Pycnocycla
What is the distribution of Pycnocycla sheilae?
It is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to Angola.
What is the habitat of Pycnocycla sheilae?
It grows in moist forests, woodlands, and savannas.
Species in the Pycnocycla genus
Pycnocycla tomentosa, Pycnocycla spinosa, Pycnocycla sheilae, Pycnocycla saxatilis, Pycnocycla prostrata, Pycnocycla musiformis, Pycnocycla ledermannii, Pycnocycla glauca, Pycnocycla flabellifolia, Pycnocycla cespitosa, Pycnocycla cephalantha, Pycnocycla acanthorhipsis, Pycnocycla nodiflora, Pycnocycla aucherana, Pycnocycla bashagardiana,
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
Shaukat Ali Chaudhary (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chaudhary' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20005558-1: Based on the initial data import