Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
volubilis
ID:
574537

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) Venter & R.L.Verh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 60: 97 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573869



Common Names

  • Buckollia volubilis
  • Volubilis Buckollia
  • Climbing Buckollia


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Synonyms

  • Raphionacme volubilis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Tacazzea volubilis (Schltr.) N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Curroria volubilis (Schltr.) Bullock [unknown]

Description

Buckollia volubilis (also called Climbing Buckollia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has leathery leaves that are dark green in color and arranged in a two-row pattern. Its flowers are small and white, and it grows in moist, well-drained areas such as woodlands and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Buckollia volubilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is known for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Buckollia volubilis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Buckollia volubilis is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or from seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Buckollia volubilis

Buckollia volubilis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Buckollia volubilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buckollia volubilis?

Buckollia volubilis

What is the common name of Buckollia volubilis?

Climbing Buckollia

What is the natural habitat of Buckollia volubilis?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

Species in the Buckollia genus

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2685263: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Hendrik Johannes Tjaart Venter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Venter' in the authors string.
Rudolf L. Verhoeven (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.L.Verh.' in the authors string.