Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
heterophylla
ID:
397487

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vieill. ex Guillaumin

Source:
ksu

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 14: 453 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396819



Common Names

  • Pancheria heterophylla
  • Variable-leaved Pancheria
  • Variable-leaved Sandmat


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Description

Pancheria heterophylla (also called variable-leaved yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous vine native to Mexico and Central America. It has variable-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pancheria heterophylla is used for its ornamental value, as well as for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pancheria heterophylla has yellow flowers with four petals 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

Pancheria heterophylla is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Pancheria heterophylla

Pancheria heterophylla is native to Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.

Pancheria heterophylla FAQ

What is the common name of Pancheria heterophylla?

Variegated Laurel

What is the growth rate of Pancheria heterophylla?

Moderate to fast

What is the soil type of Pancheria heterophylla?

Well-drained soil

Species in the Cunoniaceae family

Ackama australiensis, Ackama nubicola, Ackama paniculosa, Ackama rosifolia, Acrophyllum australe, Acrophyllum venosum, Aistopetalum multiflorum, Aistopetalum viticoides, Anodopetalum biglandulosum, Bauera capitata, Bauera rubioides, Bauera sessiliflora, Caldcluvia paniculata, Callicoma serratifolia, Ceratopetalum apetalum, Ceratopetalum corymbosum, Ceratopetalum gummiferum, Ceratopetalum hylandii, Ceratopetalum iugumense, Ceratopetalum macrophyllum, Ceratopetalum succirubrum, Ceratopetalum tetrapterum, Ceratopetalum virchowii, Codia belepensis, Codia jaffrei, Codia mackeeana, Codia triverticillata, Codia albicans, Codia albifrons, Codia cinerascens, Codia discolor, Codia ferruginea, Codia fusca, Codia incrassata, Codia microphylla, Codia montana, Codia nitida, Codia spatulata, Codia xerophila, Cunonia alticola, Cunonia aoupiniensis, Cunonia atrorubens, Cunonia austrocaledonica, Cunonia balansae, Cunonia bernieri, Cunonia bullata, Cunonia capensis, Cunonia cerifera, Cunonia deplanchei, Cunonia lenormandii,

References

André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.
Eugène Vieillard (1819-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vieill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:294609-1: Based on the initial data import