Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
bahiensis
ID:
687744

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.L.Rob. & Wunderlin

Source:
cmp

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Sida 21: 1977 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000687077

Common Names

  • Fevillea bahiensis
  • Bahia Fevillea
  • Bahia Fevillea Vine

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Description

Fevillea bahiensis (also called the Bahia Fevillea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Passifloraceae family. It is native to the Western Cape Province of South Africa. It grows in sandy, rocky soils in fynbos and renosterveld vegetation.

Uses & Benefits

Fevillea bahiensis is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has a unique shape and is drought-tolerant, making it a great choice for xeriscaping. It is also used as a food source for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fevillea bahiensis has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and brown. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fevillea bahiensis is a small shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height and prefers full sun to partial shade. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Fevillea bahiensis

Fevillea bahiensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Fevillea bahiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fevillea bahiensis?

Fevillea bahiensis

What type of plant is Fevillea bahiensis?

Succulent

What is the natural habitat of Fevillea bahiensis?

Brazil

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2809249: Based on the initial data import
Richard P. Wunderlin (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wunderlin' in the authors string.
George Leslie Robinson (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Rob.' in the authors string.