Cyphia persicifolia C.Presl

Species

Angiosperms > Asterales > Campanulaceae > Cyphia

Characteristics

A herb. It has a tuberous root. The stems are twining. There are leaves in the lower and middle parts. The leaves are narrowly oval and 2-7 cm long by 3 mm wide. The flowers are in loose groups.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
Growth support climber
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Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Environment

It is a subtropical plant.
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Usage

The root is eaten as a snack and for moisture.
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Edible roots tubers
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Cultivation

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Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:142078-1
WFO ID wfo-0000831160
COL ID 6BX7S
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Synonyms

Cyphia assimilis Cyphia linarioides var. major Cyphia persicifolia