Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
batesii
ID:
1266781

Status:
valid

Authors:
Keraudren

Source:
tro

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 5: 513 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001266119



Common Names

  • Bates' Telfairia
  • Telfairia Batesii
  • Telfairia Batesii Vines


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Description

Telfairia batesii (also called Bates' Telfairia, among many other common names) is a vine native to tropical Africa and Asia. It is a twining, evergreen vine with large, heart-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests, woodlands, and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Telfairia batesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Telfairia batesii has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Telfairia batesii is a perennial climber native to tropical Africa. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in spring.

Where to Find Telfairia batesii

Telfairia batesii is found in Nigeria.

Telfairia batesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Telfairia batesii?

Telfairia batesii

What is the common name of Telfairia batesii?

Bates' telfairia

What type of plant is Telfairia batesii?

Vine

Species in the Telfairia 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,

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