Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
volubilis
ID:
967024

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell. ex Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 6: 82 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000966362



Common Names

  • Amperea volubilis
  • Volubilis Amperea
  • Volubilis


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Description

Amperea volubilis (also called Climbing Amperea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in dry woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Amperea volubilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amperea volubilis has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, with a hard, smooth seed coat. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amperea volubilis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Amperea volubilis

Amperea volubilis is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia.

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-8375: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.