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
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.
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
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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,