Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
oblongifolium
ID:
395553

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Barg.-Petr.) Merr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Contr. Arnold Arbor. 7: 51 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394885



Common Names

  • Oblongifolium yam
  • Oblongifolium wild yam
  • Wild yam


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Synonyms

  • Conocephalus oblongifolius Barg.-Petr. [unknown]

Description

Poikilospermum oblongifolium (also called Poikilospermum oblongifolium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It is a member of the family Melastomataceae and is found in humid and wet forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Poikilospermum oblongifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poikilospermum oblongifolium has small, white flowers that are clustered in umbels. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poikilospermum oblongifolium is a fast-growing evergreen shrub, native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or air layering. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment, and kept in partial shade. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a warm, moist environment. Air layering should be done in spring or summer, and the rooted cuttings should be potted up in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Poikilospermum oblongifolium

Poikilospermum oblongifolium can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Poikilospermum oblongifolium FAQ

What are the common names of Poikilospermum oblongifolium?

African Sandalwood

What is the natural habitat of Poikilospermum oblongifolium?

Tropical Africa

What is the average height of Poikilospermum oblongifolium?

Up to 10 feet

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

References

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Gino Bargagli-Petrucci (1878-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barg.-Petr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:856042-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.