Plukenetia procumbens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
procumbens
ID:
279710
Status:
valid
Authors:
Prain
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1912: 240 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000279042
Common Names
- Plukenetia Procumbens
- Procumbens Plukenetia
- Procumbens Oil Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Pterococcus procumbens Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
Description
Plukenetia procumbens (also called Procumbent 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 procumbens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a food crop, with its seeds being eaten raw or cooked, and its leaves being used as a vegetable.
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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Plukenetia procumbens 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 procumbens
Plukenetia procumbens is native to Africa and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Plukenetia procumbens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plukenetia procumbens?
Plukenetia procumbens
What is the natural habitat of Plukenetia procumbens?
It is native to tropical Africa.
What are the common names of Plukenetia procumbens?
It is commonly known as the Procumbent Plumeria or the Procumbent Plumeria Tree.
Species in the Plukenetia genus
Plukenetia africana, Plukenetia brachybotrya, Plukenetia carabiasiae, Plukenetia conophora, Plukenetia corniculata, Plukenetia lehmanniana, Plukenetia loretensis, Plukenetia madagascariensis, Plukenetia multiglandulosa, Plukenetia penninervia, Plukenetia polyadenia, Plukenetia procumbens, Plukenetia serrata, Plukenetia stipellata, Plukenetia supraglandulosa, Plukenetia verrucosa, Plukenetia volubilis, Plukenetia ankaranensis, Plukenetia decidua, Plukenetia huayllabambana, Plukenetia carolis-vegae,
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-161499: Based on the initial data import
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.