Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
pergamentacea
ID:
687761

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn. ex Kuntze

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 3(2): 104 1898

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000687094



Common Names

  • Fevillea pergamentacea
  • Parchment Fevillea
  • Parchment Fevillea Vine


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Synonyms

  • Fevillea harmsii K.Schum. [unknown]

Description

Fevillea pergamentacea (also called the Pergamenate 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 pergamentacea 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 pergamentacea 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 pergamentacea 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 pergamentacea

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

Fevillea pergamentacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fevillea pergamentacea?

Fevillea pergamentacea

What type of plant is Fevillea pergamentacea?

Succulent

What is the natural habitat of Fevillea pergamentacea?

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

Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:104429-2: Based on the initial data import