Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
peekelii
ID:
749225

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.J.de Wilde & Duyfjes) H.Schaef. & S.S.Renner

Source:
ksu

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon 60: 134 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748558



Common Names

  • Hemsleya Peekelii
  • Peekel's Hemsleya
  • Peekel's Canscora


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Description

Hemsleya peekelii (also called Hemsleya peekelii, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial herb with a creeping habit and small, ovate leaves. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hemsleya peekelii is an edible plant that is used in traditional medicine. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hemsleya peekelii has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hemsleya peekelii is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to New Caledonia and is found in dry, open areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Hemsleya peekelii

Hemsleya peekelii can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Hemsleya peekelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hemsleya peekelii?

Hemsleya peekelii

What is the common name of Hemsleya peekelii?

Peekel's Hemsleya

What is the natural habitat of Hemsleya peekelii?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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

Susanne Renner (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.S.Renner' in the authors string.
Hanno Schaefer (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Schaef.' in the authors string.
Willem Jan Jacobus Oswald de Wilde (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.de Wilde' in the authors string.
Brigitta Emma Elisabeth Duyfjes (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Duyfjes' in the authors string.