Kedrostis pseudogijef - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- FAQ
- References
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudogijef
ID:
1301959
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gilg) C.Jeffrey
Source:
tro
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 15: 355 (1961 publ. 1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001301297
Common Names
- Kedrostis pseudogijef
- False Gijef Kedrostis
- Pseudogijef Kedrostis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Kedrostis pseudogijef (also called False gijef kedrostis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cucurbitaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, where it grows in moist, shady habitats. It is an annual herb growing to 1 m tall, with a stem up to 5 cm diameter.
Uses & Benefits
Kedrostis pseudogijef is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It can also be used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kedrostis pseudogijef has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Kedrostis pseudogijef is native to Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and South Africa. It can be found in open areas, such as fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Kedrostis pseudogijef FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kedrostis pseudogijef?
Kedrostis pseudogijef
What is the common name of Kedrostis pseudogijef?
False Gijef Kedrostis
What is the natural habitat of Kedrostis pseudogijef?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Kedrostis genus
Kedrostis leloja, Kedrostis hirta, Kedrostis foetidissima, Kedrostis psammophila, Kedrostis abdallai, Kedrostis monosperma, Kedrostis courtallensis, Kedrostis dissecta, Kedrostis cogniauxii, Kedrostis lanuginosa, Kedrostis elongata, Kedrostis laxa, Kedrostis perrieri, Kedrostis africana, Kedrostis punctulata, Kedrostis capensis, Kedrostis crassirostrata, Kedrostis limpompensis, Kedrostis nana, Kedrostis pseudogijef, Kedrostis gijef, Kedrostis heterophylla,
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 tro-9201611: Based on the initial data import
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.