Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Mexico, Central America
Types
-
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
30.00 cm
50.00 cm
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Red blotch
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Toxic
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
American Mandrake, Mayapple
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
amerikanisch Alraune
Yambohne
In French
mandrake américain
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
mandrágora americana
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
american μανδραγόρα
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
mandrake americano
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
amerykański mandragory
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Latin mandragoras
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Ranunculales
Fabales
Family
Berberidaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Podophyllum
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Properties of Mayapple and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Mayapple and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Mayapple and Jicama. Mayapple doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Mayapple does not have fragrant flowers. Mayapple has allergic reactions like Toxic and Jicama has allergic reactions like Toxic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Mayapple and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mayapple and Jicama
Season and care of Mayapple and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Mayapple and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mayapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jicama season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mayapple is Clay, Loam and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Mayapple and Jicama Physical Information
Mayapple and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Mayapple and Jicama are as follows:
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
Mayapple leaf color: Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Mayapple and Jicama
Care of Mayapple and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mayapple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mayapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.