Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
ternata
ID:
397470

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.Roem.) C.Jeffrey

Source:
cmp

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 33: 354 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396802

Common Names

  • Psiguria ternata
  • Ternate Psiguria
  • Ternate Sandmat

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Synonyms

  • Anguria gloriosa S.Moore [unknown]
  • Anguria grandiflora Cogn. [unknown]
  • Anguria kunthiana Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Anguria ternata M.Roem. [unknown]

Description

Psiguria ternata (also called 'Ternate Psiguria', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It has an upright habit and grows up to 1 m tall. It has small, white flowers with yellow centres and three-lobed, ovate leaves. It is found in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Psiguria ternata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, diabetes, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psiguria ternata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psiguria ternata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Psiguria ternata

Psiguria ternata is native to Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.

Psiguria ternata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psiguria ternata?

Psiguria ternata

What is the common name of Psiguria ternata?

Ternata Psiguria

What is the natural habitat of Psiguria ternata?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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 kew-2411562: Based on the initial data import
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.
Max Joseph Roemer (1791-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Roem.' in the authors string.