Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
sapida
ID:
279895

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thwaites

Source:
wcs

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Zeyl. : 274 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000279227

Common Names

  • Podadenia sapida
  • Sapida Podadenia
  • Sapida Arum

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Synonyms

  • Podadenia thwaitesii Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Ptychopyxis thwaitesii (Müll.Arg.) Croizat [unknown]
  • Stylanthus thwaitesii Baill. [unknown]

Description

Podadenia sapida (also called 'Tropical Milkweed' or 'Climbing Milkweed', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is a perennial climbing herbaceous plant growing to 1.5 m (5ft) by 0.3 m (1ft) at a medium rate. It is found in grassland, scrubland, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Podadenia sapida is a perennial herb that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Podadenia sapida has yellow flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed in each seed capsule. The seedlings are small and have two leaves. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Podadenia sapida is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought, but will not survive in standing water. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Podadenia sapida

Podadenia sapida can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

Podadenia sapida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Podadenia sapida?

Podadenia sapida

What type of plant is Podadenia sapida?

A shrub

Where is Podadenia sapida native to?

South Africa

Species in the Podadenia genus

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References