Status:
valid
Authors:
C.B.Clarke
Source:
tro
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 15: 115 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225352
Common Names
- Herpetospermum pedunculosum
- Pedunculosum Herpetospermum
- Pedunculosum Snake's Tongue
Description
Herpetospermum pedunculosum (also called Climbing Herpetospermum, among many other common names) is a woody climber that grows up to 10 m tall. It has white flowers with yellow centers, and its leaves are dark green and glossy. It is native to India, and is found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Herpetospermum pedunculosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and abdominal pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Herpetospermum pedunculosum has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Herpetospermum pedunculosum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny spot with well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a warm, sunny spot with well-drained soil. The plant is drought tolerant and prefers full sun.
Where to Find Herpetospermum pedunculosum
Herpetospermum pedunculosum is native to China and can be found in moist forests and meadows.
Herpetospermum pedunculosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Herpetospermum pedunculosum?
Herpetospermum pedunculosum
What is the common name of Herpetospermum pedunculosum?
Climbing Milkweed
What is the natural habitat of Herpetospermum pedunculosum?
Moist forests and grasslands
Species in the Herpetospermum genus
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,