Peponium pageanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pageanum
ID:
1280108
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Jeffrey
Source:
tro
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 30: 492 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279446
Common Names
- Peponium pageanum
- Pageanum Peponium
- Page's Peponium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Peponium pageanum (also called Page’s Peponium, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Thymelaeaceae. It is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, and is found in wet and humid habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Peponium pageanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Peponium pageanum has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Peponium pageanum is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sheltered spot. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Peponium pageanum
Peponium pageanum is found in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia.
Peponium pageanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Peponium pageanum?
Peponium pageanum
What is the common name of Peponium pageanum?
Page's Peponium
What is the natural habitat of Peponium pageanum?
It is native to Mexico, where it grows in tropical and subtropical forests.
Species in the Peponium genus
Peponium vogelii, Peponium sublitorale, Peponium lagenarioides, Peponium chirindense, Peponium pageanum, Peponium humbertii, Peponium racemosum, Peponium perrieri, Peponium poissonii, Peponium grandidieri, Peponium laceratum, Peponium hirtellum, Peponium seyrigii, Peponium betsiliense, Peponium boivinii, Peponium caledonicum, Peponium mackenii, Peponium chirindensis, Peponium cienkowskii, Peponium leucanthum,
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-50304355: Based on the initial data import
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.