Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
anomalosperma
ID:
746927

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Nee

Source:
cmp

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 34: 706 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746260



Common Names

  • Fevillea anomalosperma
  • Anomalosperma Fevillea
  • Fevillea


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Description

Fevillea anomalosperma (also called Anomalous Fevillea, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub in the Cucurbitaceae family. It is native to Peru, and is found in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 meter tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 5 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Fevillea anomalosperma is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fevillea anomalosperma has yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are thin and long with multiple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fevillea anomalosperma is a perennial shrub native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny location with well-draining soil. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in moist soil. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Fevillea anomalosperma

Fevillea anomalosperma can be found in the tropical regions of South and Central America.

Fevillea anomalosperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fevillea anomalosperma?

Fevillea anomalosperma

What is the common name of Fevillea anomalosperma?

Anomalosperma

What is the natural habitat of Fevillea anomalosperma?

Tropical and subtropical regions of South East Asia

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2899502: Based on the initial data import
Michael Nee (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Nee' in the authors string.