Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
sphaerosperma
ID:
430904

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.J.de Wilde & Duyfjes

Source:
ksu

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Thai Forest Bull., Bot. 32: 24 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430236



Common Names

  • Sphaerosperma Zehneria
  • Sphaerosperma Zehneria Plant
  • Sphaerosperma Zehneria Tree


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Synonyms

  • Neoachmandra sphaerosperma (W.J.de Wilde & Duyfjes) W.J.de Wilde & Duyfjes [unknown]

Description

Zehneria sphaerosperma (also called Round-seeded Zehneria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has a fleshy stem and ovate-lanceolate leaves. It prefers moist and shady habitats and can be found in forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Zehneria sphaerosperma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make a medicinal tea which is believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zehneria sphaerosperma is a small, white or pinkish star-shaped flower that grows in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zehneria sphaerosperma can be propagated by seed or by division of offsets. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Offsets can be removed from the mother plant and replanted in the same soil mix. It is best to propagate in the spring or summer months.

Where to Find Zehneria sphaerosperma

Zehneria sphaerosperma is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Zehneria sphaerosperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zehneria sphaerosperma?

Zehneria sphaerosperma

What is the common name of Zehneria sphaerosperma?

Spherical Zehneria

What is the natural habitat of Zehneria sphaerosperma?

It is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia

Species in the Zehneria genus

Zehneria alba, Zehneria angolensis, Zehneria baueriana, Zehneria brevirostris, Zehneria erythrobacca, Zehneria hallii, Zehneria hermaphrodita, Zehneria hookeriana, Zehneria capillacea, Zehneria elbertii, Zehneria cunninghamii, Zehneria immarginata, Zehneria neocaledonica, Zehneria minutiflora, Zehneria keayana, Zehneria marlothii, Zehneria pedicellata, Zehneria thwaitesii, Zehneria tridactyla, Zehneria trullifolia, Zehneria tahitensis, Zehneria viridifolia, Zehneria scabra, Zehneria pisifera, Zehneria racemosa, Zehneria repanda, Zehneria tenuispica, Zehneria somalensis, Zehneria sphaerosperma, Zehneria trichocarpa, Zehneria backeri, Zehneria macrantha, Zehneria platysperma, Zehneria nesophila, Zehneria macrosepala, Zehneria lancifolia, Zehneria bodinieri, Zehneria guamensis, Zehneria japonica, Zehneria wallichii, Zehneria mucronata, Zehneria liukiuensis, Zehneria ridens, Zehneria microsperma, Zehneria perrieri, Zehneria madagascariensis, Zehneria martinez-crovettoi, Zehneria peneyana, Zehneria maysorensis, Zehneria rutenbergiana,

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

Willem Jan Jacobus Oswald de Wilde (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.de Wilde' in the authors string.
Brigitta Emma Elisabeth Duyfjes (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Duyfjes' in the authors string.