Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Léonard
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 54: 466 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970440
Common Names
- Robertsoniorum Vine
- Robertsoniorum's Vine
- Ancistrocladus Robertsoniorum
Uses & Benefits
Ancistrocladus robertsoniorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It is used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ancistrocladus robertsoniorum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ancistrocladus robertsoniorum is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. To propagate, take cuttings in spring and root them in a sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks. Transplant the rooted cuttings into individual containers when they are large enough to handle. Water regularly and fertilize every 2-3 weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Ancistrocladus robertsoniorum
Ancistrocladus robertsoniorum is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and grasslands.
Species in the Ancistrocladus genus
Ancistrocladus benomensis,
Ancistrocladus ileboensis,
Ancistrocladus abbreviatus,
Ancistrocladus attenuatus,
Ancistrocladus barteri,
Ancistrocladus congolensis,
Ancistrocladus ealaensis,
Ancistrocladus grandiflorus,
Ancistrocladus griffithii,
Ancistrocladus guineensis,
Ancistrocladus hamatus,
Ancistrocladus heyneanus,
Ancistrocladus korupensis,
Ancistrocladus le-testui,
Ancistrocladus likoko,
Ancistrocladus pachyrrhachis,
Ancistrocladus robertsoniorum,
Ancistrocladus tanzaniensis,
Ancistrocladus tectorius,
Ancistrocladus uncinatus,
Ancistrocladus wallichii,
Species in the Ancistrocladaceae family
Ancistrocladus benomensis,
Ancistrocladus ileboensis,
Ancistrocladus abbreviatus,
Ancistrocladus attenuatus,
Ancistrocladus barteri,
Ancistrocladus congolensis,
Ancistrocladus ealaensis,
Ancistrocladus grandiflorus,
Ancistrocladus griffithii,
Ancistrocladus guineensis,
Ancistrocladus hamatus,
Ancistrocladus heyneanus,
Ancistrocladus korupensis,
Ancistrocladus le-testui,
Ancistrocladus likoko,
Ancistrocladus pachyrrhachis,
Ancistrocladus robertsoniorum,
Ancistrocladus tanzaniensis,
Ancistrocladus tectorius,
Ancistrocladus uncinatus,
Ancistrocladus wallichii,