Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
comaru
ID:
692110

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Mey.) N.E.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 4(1): 781 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691443



Common Names

  • Comaru Fockea
  • Fockea Comaru
  • Comaru


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Description

Fockea comaru (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

Fockea comaru is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fockea comaru has small white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fockea comaru is an evergreen, perennial, succulent 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 Fockea comaru

Fockea comaru is native to tropical Africa.

Fockea comaru FAQ

What are the common names of Fockea comaru?

N/A

What is the natural habitat of Fockea comaru?

It is native to the tropical regions of South America

What are the characteristics of Fockea comaru?

It is a small shrub with small, white flowers and a dense, spreading crown.

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-2813564: Based on the initial data import
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.