Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
pobeguinianum
ID:
318825

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pierre ex Lecomte) Aké Assi & L.Gaut.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Candollea 55: 282 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000318157



Common Names

  • Synsepalum pobeguinianum
  • Pobeguinian Synsepalum
  • Pobeguinian Miracle Fruit


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Synonyms

  • Pachystela albida A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Pachystela pobeguiniana Pierre ex Lecomte [unknown]
  • Bakeriella pobeguiniana Dubard [unknown]

Description

Synsepalum pobeguinianum (also called Pobeguin's Moonflower, among many other common names) is a species of aroid, native to Central and South America. It is a climbing plant, with leaves that are usually heart-shaped, and can grow up to 3 m in height. It is found in tropical rainforests, in areas with high humidity and temperatures between 15-30°C.

Uses & Benefits

Synsepalum pobeguinianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Synsepalum pobeguinianum has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are light green and have two or three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Synsepalum pobeguinianum is a tropical plant native to Central America. It is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Synsepalum pobeguinianum

Synsepalum pobeguinianum is native to Central Africa and can be found in tropical forests.

Synsepalum pobeguinianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Synsepalum pobeguinianum?

Synsepalum pobeguinianum

What is the common name of Synsepalum pobeguinianum?

Pobeguinian's Synsepalum

What is the natural habitat of Synsepalum pobeguinianum?

It is native to Central Africa.

Species in the Synsepalum genus

Synsepalum afzelii, Synsepalum aubrevillei, Synsepalum batesii, Synsepalum bequaertii, Synsepalum brenanii, Synsepalum brevipes, Synsepalum cerasiferum, Synsepalum congolense, Synsepalum dulcificum, Synsepalum fleuryanum, Synsepalum gabonense, Synsepalum kaessneri, Synsepalum laurentii, Synsepalum le-testui, Synsepalum letouzei, Synsepalum msolo, Synsepalum muelleri, Synsepalum nyangense, Synsepalum passargei, Synsepalum pobeguinianum, Synsepalum revolutum, Synsepalum seretii, Synsepalum stipulatum, Synsepalum subcordatum, Synsepalum subverticillatum, Synsepalum tsounkpe, Synsepalum ulugurense, Synsepalum zenkeri, Synsepalum ntimii, Synsepalum buluensis, Synsepalum carrieanum, Synsepalum lastoursvillense, Synsepalum ogouense, Synsepalum ovatostipulatum, Synsepalum oyemense, Synsepalum tomentosum,

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-199131: Based on the initial data import
Paul Henri Lecomte (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lecomte' in the authors string.
Laurent Gautier (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Gaut.' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.
Laurent Aké Assi (1931-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aké Assi' in the authors string.