Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) R.A.Howard
Source:
cmp
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 54: 441 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396576
Common Names
- Psiguria pedata
- Winged Psiguria
- Pedata Psiguria
Synonyms
- Psiguria ottoniana (Schltdl.) C.Jeffrey [unknown]
- Psiguria trilobata (L.) R.A.Howard [unknown]
- Psiguria trifoliata (L.) Alain [unknown]
- Anguria affinis Schltdl. [unknown]
- Anguria cookiana Britton [unknown]
- Anguria dentata Schltdl. [unknown]
- Anguria keithii Northr. [unknown]
- Anguria ottoniana Schltdl. [unknown]
- Anguria pedata Jacq. [unknown]
- Anguria plumieriana Schltdl. [unknown]
- Anguria plumieriana trifoliolata Cogn. [unknown]
- Anguria polyphyllos Schltdl. [unknown]
- Anguria rosea Kunth [unknown]
- Anguria trifoliata L. [unknown]
- Anguria trilobata Jacq. [unknown]
- Cucumis pedate Crantz [unknown]
- Cucumis pedatus L. [unknown]
- Cucumis trilobatus L. [unknown]
- Anguria pedata affinis (Schltdl.) Cogn. [unknown]
- Anguria pedata dentata (Schltdl.) Cogn. [unknown]
- Anguria pedata ottoniana Sauv. [unknown]
Description
Psiguria pedata (also called Climbing Gourd, among many other common names) is a perennial vine with tendrils and heart-shaped leaves. It is native to South America and grows in tropical and subtropical climates.
Uses & Benefits
Psiguria pedata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and rockeries. It is also used as a ground cover in dry, sunny areas. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Psiguria pedata are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psiguria pedata is a fast-growing, evergreen vine that can reach up to 10 m in height. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Psiguria pedata
Psiguria pedata is native to tropical Africa, including Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Psiguria pedata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psiguria pedata?
Psiguria pedata
What type of plant is Psiguria pedata?
Vine
Where is Psiguria pedata native to?
South America
Species in the Psiguria 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,