Phrynium pedunculiferum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pedunculiferum
ID:
492229
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Fang
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
J. Trop. Subtrop. Bot. 10: 250 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491561
Common Names
- Pedunculiferum Phrynium
- Pedunculiferum Wild Betel
- Pedunculiferum Betel
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phrynium pedunculiferum (also called Pedunculate-fruited Phrynium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to the southeastern United States. It typically grows up to 15 feet tall and has smooth, gray bark. It is found in moist woods, along streams, and in wetland areas.
Uses & Benefits
Phrynium pedunculiferum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a hedge plant, and as a windbreak. It is also used as a medicinal plant and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phrynium pedunculiferum is a white or yellowish-white, with a yellowish-green center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phrynium pedunculiferum is a tropical herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done from seed sown in spring or summer. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept at a temperature of 18-21°C.
Where to Find Phrynium pedunculiferum
Phrynium pedunculiferum can be found in tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands.
Phrynium pedunculiferum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phrynium pedunculiferum?
Phrynium pedunculiferum
What are the common names of Phrynium pedunculiferum?
Stalked Arrowroot, Stalked Arrowroot Plant, and Stalked Arrowroot Vine
What is the natural habitat of Phrynium pedunculiferum?
It is native to tropical Asia, from India to Indonesia
Species in the Phrynium genus
Phrynium fasciculatum, Phrynium fissifolium, Phrynium giganteum, Phrynium gracile, Phrynium grandibracteatum, Phrynium hainanense, Phrynium hirtum, Phrynium houtteanum, Phrynium imbricatum, Phrynium kaniense, Phrynium macrocephalum, Phrynium maximum, Phrynium nicobaricum, Phrynium obscurum, Phrynium parvum, Phrynium pedunculatum, Phrynium pedunculiferum, Phrynium pubinerve, Phrynium schlechteri, Phrynium stenophyllum, Phrynium tonkinense, Phrynium tristachyum, Phrynium venustum, Phrynium villosulum, Phrynium aurantium, Phrynium interruptum, Phrynium laxum, Phrynium longispicum, Phrynium magnificum, Phrynium minor, Phrynium minutiflorum, Phrynium robinsonii, Phrynium rubrum, Phrynium sapiense, Phrynium simplex, Phrynium whitei, Phrynium bracteosum,
Species in the Marantaceae family
Afrocalathea rhizantha, Calathea anderssonii, Calathea annae, Calathea anulque, Calathea argyrophylla, Calathea arrabidae, Calathea asplundii, Calathea bachemiana, Calathea brenesii, Calathea caesariata, Calathea cannoides, Calathea casupito, Calathea chimboracensis, Calathea congesta, Calathea crotalifera, Calathea dicephala, Calathea eburnea, Calathea erythrolepis, Calathea fatimae, Calathea glaziovii, Calathea grandifolia, Calathea grazielae, Calathea guzmanioides, Calathea hagbergii, Calathea harlingii, Calathea inocephala, Calathea ischnosiphonoides, Calathea koernickeana, Calathea lancifolia, Calathea lanicaulis, Calathea lasiostachya, Calathea lateralis, Calathea latrinotecta, Calathea littoralis, Calathea lutea, Calathea majestica, Calathea makoyana, Calathea marantina, Calathea mediopicta, Calathea metallica, Calathea micans, Calathea nitens, Calathea orbifolia, Calathea ornata, Calathea panamensis, Calathea pavonina, Calathea platystachya, Calathea pluriplicata, Calathea plurispicata, Calathea propinqua,
References
Ding Fang (b.1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Fang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20008384-1: Based on the initial data import