Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
oleiferum
ID:
397472

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogollo & Pipoly

Source:
ksu

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Sida 16: 402 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396804



Common Names

  • Pteropepon oleiferum
  • Oleiferous Pteropepon
  • Oleiferous Sandmat


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Description

Pteropepon oleiferum (also called 'Olive-Fruited Pteropepon', 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

Pteropepon oleiferum 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

Pteropepon oleiferum has white flowers with yellow anthers and a single pistil. The seeds are small, dark brown and ovate in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pteropepon oleiferum 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 Pteropepon oleiferum

Pteropepon oleiferum is native to Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.

Pteropepon oleiferum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pteropepon oleiferum?

Pteropepon oleiferum

What is the common name of Pteropepon oleiferum?

Oleiferum Pteropepon

What is the natural habitat of Pteropepon oleiferum?

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

John J. Pipoly (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pipoly' in the authors string.
Alvaro Cogollo P. (d.1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogollo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:300474-2: Based on the initial data import