Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
ephedroides
ID:
395505

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels & Loes.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 35: 340 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394837

Common Names

  • Ephedroides yam
  • Ephedroides wild yam
  • Wild yam

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Description

Psammomoya ephedroides (also called the ephedroides 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

Psammomoya ephedroides is a plant native to tropical regions of South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psammomoya ephedroides 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

Psammomoya ephedroides is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It is a slow-growing plant that can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. It 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 Psammomoya ephedroides

Psammomoya ephedroides is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, usually in moist and shady places.

Psammomoya ephedroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psammomoya ephedroides?

Psammomoya ephedroides

What is the common name of Psammomoya ephedroides?

Ephedroid Psammomoya

What is the natural habitat of Psammomoya ephedroides?

Tropical rainforests of India and Sri Lanka

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,

References

Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Ludwig Eduard Theodor Loesener (1865-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loes.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:162424-1: Based on the initial data import