Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
tymphaeum
ID:
397068

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Quézel & Contandr.) 't Hart

Source:
cmp

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Evol. & Syst. Crassulac. : 170 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396400



Common Names

  • Prometheum tymphaeum
  • Tymphaeum Prometheum
  • Tymphaeum's Prometheum


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Synonyms

  • Helladia tymphaea (Quézel & Contandr.) M.Král [unknown]

Description

Prometheum tymphaeum (also called Tymphaeus Prometheum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Dioscoreaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and grasslands. It is a herbaceous perennial with tuberous roots and climbing or trailing stems. The leaves are alternate, ovate-lanceolate, and the flowers are small and greenish-white.

Uses & Benefits

Prometheum tymphaeum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Prometheum tymphaeum has small, white flowers with a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prometheum tymphaeum is a perennial plant that is usually propagated by division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C. It can be propagated by seed, but this is not recommended as it is a slow-growing plant. It can also be propagated by stem cuttings.

Where to Find Prometheum tymphaeum

Prometheum tymphaeum is native to India and Sri Lanka, and is typically found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and meadows.

Prometheum tymphaeum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prometheum tymphaeum?

Prometheum tymphaeum

What type of plant is Prometheum tymphaeum?

Herb

Where does Prometheum tymphaeum grow?

Central Asia

Species in the Crassulaceae family

Adromischus alstonii, Adromischus bicolor, Adromischus caryophyllaceus, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus cristatus, Adromischus diabolicus, Adromischus fallax, Adromischus filicaulis, Adromischus hemisphericus, Adromischus humilis, Adromischus inamoenus, Adromischus leucophyllus, Adromischus liebenbergii, Adromischus maculatus, Adromischus mammillaris, Adromischus marianae, Adromischus maximus, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus nanus, Adromischus phillipsiae, Adromischus roaneanus, Adromischus schuldtianus, Adromischus sphenophyllus, Adromischus subdistichus, Adromischus subviridis, Adromischus triflorus, Adromischus trigynus, Adromischus umbraticola, Adromischus coleorum, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus triflorus, Aeonium loartei, Aeonium uhlii, Aeonium aguajilvense, Aeonium aizoon, Aeonium anagense, Aeonium anagensis, Aeonium appendiculatum, Aeonium arboreum, Aeonium aureum, Aeonium balsamiferum, Aeonium barbatum, Aeonium beltranii, Aeonium bollei, Aeonium burchardii, Aeonium canariense, Aeonium castellodecorum, Aeonium castello-paivae, Aeonium ciliatum,

References

Pierre Quézel (1926-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Quézel' in the authors string.
Juliette Contandriopoulos (1922-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Contandr.' in the authors string.
Henk ’t Hart (1944-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation ''t Hart' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:986659-1: Based on the initial data import