Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
pedatifolia
ID:
687760

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cogn.) C.Jeffrey

Source:
cmp

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 16: 199 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000687093



Common Names

  • Fevillea pedatifolia
  • Fingerleaf Fevillea
  • Fingerleaf Fevillea Vine


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Synonyms

  • Alsomitra pedatifolia Cogn. [unknown]
  • Alsomitra peruviana Huber [unknown]
  • Fevillea amazonica (Cogn.) C.Jeffrey [unknown]
  • Fevillea peruviana (Huber) C.Jeffrey [unknown]
  • Fevillea simplicifolia (Harms) C.Jeffrey [unknown]
  • Siolmatra pedatifolia Cogn. [unknown]
  • Siolmatra amazonica Cogn. [unknown]
  • Siolmatra peruviana Cogn. [unknown]
  • Siolmatra simplicifolia Harms [unknown]

Description

Fevillea pedatifolia (also called the Pedate Fevillea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Passifloraceae family. It is native to the Western Cape Province of South Africa. It grows in sandy, rocky soils in fynbos and renosterveld vegetation.

Uses & Benefits

Fevillea pedatifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, dysentery, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fevillea pedatifolia has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and brown. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fevillea pedatifolia is a small shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height and prefers full sun to partial shade. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Fevillea pedatifolia

Fevillea pedatifolia can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Fevillea pedatifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fevillea pedatifolia?

Fevillea pedatifolia

What type of plant is Fevillea pedatifolia?

Succulent

What is the natural habitat of Fevillea pedatifolia?

Brazil

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-2809264: Based on the initial data import
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.