Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
subtrinervium
ID:
395545

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) Chew

Source:
ksu

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 20: 96 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394877



Common Names

  • Subtrinervium yam
  • Subtrinervium wild yam
  • Wild yam


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Synonyms

  • Conocephalus subtrinervius Miq. [unknown]

Description

Poikilospermum subtrinervium (also called the subtrinervium yam, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial vine that is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It is found in tropical forests and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Poikilospermum subtrinervium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a source of food, medicine, and timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Poikilospermum subtrinervium are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poikilospermum subtrinervium is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It grows up to 1 meter in height and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Poikilospermum subtrinervium

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

Poikilospermum subtrinervium FAQ

What are the common names of Poikilospermum subtrinervium?

African Sandalwood

What is the natural habitat of Poikilospermum subtrinervium?

Tropical Africa

What is the average height of Poikilospermum subtrinervium?

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

Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Wee-Lek Chew (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chew' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:856052-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.