Status:
valid
Authors:
Benoist
Source:
cmp
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 13: 7 (1947)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691552
Common Names
- Forcipella repanda
- Recurved Forcipella
- Forcipella
Description
Forcipella repanda (also called 'Climbing Milk-Vine' and 'Climbing Milk-Bark', among many other common names) is an evergreen, woody, climbing shrub native to tropical Africa. It is found in moist, shady forests, and is often found growing on other trees.
Uses & Benefits
Forcipella repanda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Small, yellow-green flowers with 5 petals. Seed: Small, black, round seeds. Seedlings: Young seedlings are green with small, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Forcipella repanda is an evergreen, perennial, shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and placed in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Forcipella repanda
Forcipella repanda is native to tropical Africa.
Forcipella repanda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Forcipella repanda?
Forcipella repanda
What is the common name of Forcipella repanda?
Repand Forcipella
What is the natural habitat of Forcipella repanda?
Tropical deciduous forests in Mexico
Species in the Forcipella genus
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa,
Acanthopale confertiflora,
Acanthopale decempedalis,
Acanthopale laxiflora,
Acanthopale madagascariensis,
Acanthopale pubescens,
Acanthopale aethiogermanica,
Acanthopale breviceps,
Acanthopale cuneifolia,
Acanthopale ramiflora,
Acanthopale perrieri,
Acanthopale humblotii,
Acanthopsis carduifolia,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis glauca,
Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana,
Acanthopsis horrida,
Acanthopsis scullyi,
Acanthopsis spathularis,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis tuba,
Acanthopsis ludoviciana,
Acanthopsis adamanticola,
Acanthopsis dispermoides,
Acanthopsis erosa,
Acanthopsis dregeana,
Acanthopsis tetragona,
Acanthopsis glandulopalmata,
Acanthopsis insueta,
Acanthopsis nitida,
Acanthopsis pagodiformis,
Acanthopsis glabra,
Acanthopsis villosa,
Acanthus austromontanus,
Acanthus greuterianus,
Acanthus kulalensis,
Acanthus arboreus,
Acanthus carduaceus,
Acanthus caroli-alexandri,
Acanthus caudatus,
Acanthus dioscoridis,
Acanthus ebracteatus,
Acanthus eminens,
Acanthus flexicaulis,
Acanthus gaed,
Acanthus guineensis,
Acanthus hirsutus,
Acanthus hungaricus,
Acanthus ilicifolius,
Acanthus latisepalus,