Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
suburceolata
ID:
397020

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 17: 8 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396352



Common Names

  • Penelopeia suburceolata
  • Suburceolate Penelopeia
  • Suburceolate Shinleaf


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Synonyms

  • Coccinia suburceolata Cogn. [unknown]

Description

Penelopeia suburceolata (also called Suburceolate Penelopeia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the temperate regions of South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It prefers moist soil and is commonly found in woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Penelopeia suburceolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Penelopeia suburceolata are white, bell-shaped and have five petals. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, dark green and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Penelopeia suburceolata is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by cuttings in spring or by seed sown in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Penelopeia suburceolata

Penelopeia suburceolata is native to South America, and is typically found in wet, tropical forests.

Penelopeia suburceolata FAQ

What are the common names of Penelopeia suburceolata?

Suburceolate penelopeia

What is the natural habitat of Penelopeia suburceolata?

Tropical rainforest in Central and South America

What type of soil does Penelopeia suburceolata prefer?

Humus-rich, moist soil

Species in the Penelopeia 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,