Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
microphylla
ID:
397518

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton & P.Wilson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 42: 389 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396850



Common Names

  • Small-Leaf Purdiaea
  • Purdiaea microphylla
  • Microphylla Purdiaea


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Description

Purdiaea microphylla (also called small-leaved yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous vine native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, ovate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Purdiaea microphylla is used for its ornamental value, as well as for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Purdiaea microphylla 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Purdiaea microphylla 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 microphylla

Purdiaea microphylla is native to Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.

Purdiaea microphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Purdiaea microphylla?

Purdiaea microphylla

What is the natural habitat of Purdiaea microphylla?

Tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America

What are the common uses of Purdiaea microphylla?

Medicinal, ornamental, and timber

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

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Percy Wilson (1879-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Wilson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:214485-2: Based on the initial data import