Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
verrucosa
ID:
279718

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1799

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Regiae Soc. Sci. Upsal. 6: 4 (1799)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000279050



Common Names

  • Plukenetia Verrucosa
  • Verrucosa Plukenetia
  • Verrucosa Oil Plant


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Synonyms

  • Plukenetia integrifolia Vahl [unknown]
  • Plukenetia volubilis L.f. [deprecated]

Description

Plukenetia verrucosa (also called 'Warty Sesame', among many other common names) is a small shrub with warty, green leaves. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is an understory plant, growing in the shade of larger trees.

Uses & Benefits

Plukenetia verrucosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plukenetia verrucosa has white flowers with a yellow center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plukenetia verrucosa 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 verrucosa

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

Plukenetia verrucosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plukenetia verrucosa?

Plukenetia verrucosa

What is the natural habitat of Plukenetia verrucosa?

It is native to tropical Africa.

What are the common names of Plukenetia verrucosa?

It is commonly known as the Verrucose Plumeria or the Verrucose 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