Purdiaea bissei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bissei
ID:
397512
Status:
valid
Authors:
Berazaín
Source:
ksu
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 34: 293 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396844
Common Names
- Purdiaea bissei
- Bisse's Purdiaea
- Purdiaea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Purdiaea bissei (also called Bisse's yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous vine native to Mexico and Central America. It has ovate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Purdiaea bissei is used for its ornamental value, as well as for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Purdiaea bissei has white flowers with yellow anthers and a single pistil. The seeds are small, dark brown and ovate in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Purdiaea bissei is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Caribbean. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Purdiaea bissei
Purdiaea bissei is native to Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.
Purdiaea bissei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Purdiaea bissei?
Purdiaea bissei
What is the common name of Purdiaea bissei?
Bisse's purdiaea
What is the natural habitat of Purdiaea bissei?
Purdiaea bissei is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Purdiaea genus
Species in the Clethraceae family
Clethra formosa, Clethra tuxtlensis, Clethra purpusii, Clethra fragrans, Clethra acuminata, Clethra alcoceri, Clethra alexandri, Clethra alnifolia, Clethra arborea, Clethra arfakana, Clethra barbinervis, Clethra bodinieri, Clethra canescens, Clethra cardenasii, Clethra castaneifolia, Clethra chiapensis, Clethra consimilis, Clethra conzattiana, Clethra crispa, Clethra cubensis, Clethra cuneata, Clethra delavayi, Clethra elongata, Clethra fabri, Clethra fagifolia, Clethra fargesii, Clethra ferruginea, Clethra fimbriata, Clethra galeottiana, Clethra gelida, Clethra guyanensis, Clethra hartwegii, Clethra hendersonii, Clethra hondurensis, Clethra javanica, Clethra kaipoensis, Clethra kebarensis, Clethra licanioides, Clethra longispicata, Clethra luzmariae, Clethra macrophylla, Clethra mexicana, Clethra oaxacana, Clethra obovata, Clethra occidentalis, Clethra oleoides, Clethra ovalifolia, Clethra pachecoana, Clethra pachyphylla, Clethra papuana,
References
Rosalina Berazaín Iturralde (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Berazaín' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77061458-1: Based on the initial data import