Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
polyadenia
ID:
279709

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 11(2): 335 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000279041



Common Names

  • Plukenetia Polyadenia
  • Polyadenia Plukenetia
  • Polyadenia Oil Plant


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Synonyms

  • Plukenetia abutifolia (Ducke) Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Elaeophora abutifolia Ducke [unknown]
  • Elaeophora polyadenia Ducke [unknown]

Description

Plukenetia polyadenia (also called Polyaden Sesame, among many other common names) is a species of plant found in tropical Africa. It is an annual herb with a stem up to 1 m tall. The leaves are alternate and ovate-oblong in shape. The flowers are small and yellowish-green in color. The fruits are small, round, and black in color.

Uses & Benefits

Plukenetia polyadenia is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white, fragrant flowers with a yellow center. Seed: Small, black, and round. Seedlings: Thin, green stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plukenetia polyadenia is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to start seeds indoors in early spring and transplant them outdoors after the last frost. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in sandy soil. The plant should be kept moist but not overly wet.

Where to Find Plukenetia polyadenia

Plukenetia polyadenia is native to Africa and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Plukenetia polyadenia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plukenetia polyadenia?

Plukenetia polyadenia

What is the natural habitat of Plukenetia polyadenia?

It is native to tropical Africa.

What are the common names of Plukenetia polyadenia?

It is commonly known as the Polyaden Plumeria or the Polyaden Plumeria Tree.

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