Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
humilis
ID:
934436

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw. : 323 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933774



Common Names

  • Cycladenia humilis
  • Humble Cycladenia
  • Humble Cycladenia


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Description

Cycladenia humilis (also called Low Cycladenia, among many other common names) is a small annual herb that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforest, gallery forest, and moist savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cycladenia humilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cycladenia humilis var. humilis
Cycladenia humilis var. jonesii (Eastw.) S.L.Welsh & N.D.Atwood
Cycladenia humilis var. venusta (Eastw.) Woodson ex Munz

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cycladenia humilis is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cycladenia humilis can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Cycladenia humilis

Cycladenia humilis is native to India and can be found in moist, shady forests.

Species in the Cycladenia 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-52582: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.