Telfairia pedata
Oysternut, Zanzibar Oilvine
Also known as: Fevillea pedata Sm. +3 more
- Fevillea pedata Sm.
- Fevillea pedata Sm. ex Sims
- Joliffia africana Delile
- Telfairia africana (Delile) A.Chev.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cucurbitaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing tuberous geophyte.
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Telfairia pedata (commonly known as Oysternut or Zanzibar oilvine) is a climbing plant within the Cucurbitaceae family. It is found natively in Africa. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Comoros, Madagascar, Mozambique, Tanzania
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Mauritius, Zambia, Zaïre