Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
foretiana
ID:
223443

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pierre ex Jum.) Pichon

Source:
wcs

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Mém. Inst. Franç. Afrique Noire 35: 179 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222772



Common Names

  • African Rubber Vine
  • Lobster Claw
  • Wild Cotton


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Synonyms

  • Carpodinus eetveldeana De Wild. [unknown]
  • Carpodinus foretiana Pierre ex Jum. [unknown]
  • Carpodinus klaineana Pierre [unknown]
  • Carpodinus klainei Pierre ex Stapf [unknown]
  • Carpodinus rufinervis Pierre ex Stapf [unknown]
  • Carpodinus sassandrae A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Carpodinus verticillata De Wild. [unknown]

Description

Landolphia foretiana (also called 'Foret's', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to West Africa, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a shrub with small, white flowers and small, oval leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Landolphia foretiana is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Landolphia foretiana has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Landolphia foretiana is a perennial plant that is native to tropical regions. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Landolphia foretiana

Landolphia foretiana can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Landolphia foretiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Landolphia foretiana?

Landolphia foretiana

What is the family of Landolphia foretiana?

Apocynaceae

What is the native range of Landolphia foretiana?

West Africa

Species in the Landolphia genus

Landolphia angustisepala, Landolphia axillaris, Landolphia breviloba, Landolphia bruneelii, Landolphia buchananii, Landolphia calabarica, Landolphia camptoloba, Landolphia congolensis, Landolphia cuneifolia, Landolphia dewevrei, Landolphia dulcis, Landolphia elliptica, Landolphia eminiana, Landolphia exilis, Landolphia ferrea, Landolphia flavidiflora, Landolphia foretiana, Landolphia fragrans, Landolphia glabra, Landolphia glandulosa, Landolphia gossweileri, Landolphia gummifera, Landolphia heudelotii, Landolphia hirsuta, Landolphia hispidula, Landolphia incerta, Landolphia jumellei, Landolphia kirkii, Landolphia lanceolata, Landolphia lanceolata, Landolphia landolphioides, Landolphia lecomtei, Landolphia leptantha, Landolphia le-testui, Landolphia ligustrifolia, Landolphia macrantha, Landolphia mandrianambo, Landolphia mannii, Landolphia maxima, Landolphia membranacea, Landolphia micrantha, Landolphia myrtifolia, Landolphia nitens, Landolphia nitidula, Landolphia noctiflora, Landolphia obliquinervia, Landolphia owariensis, Landolphia parvifolia, Landolphia platyclada, Landolphia pyramidata,

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-107700: Based on the initial data import
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.
Marcel Pichon (1921-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pichon' in the authors string.
Henri Lucien Jumelle (1866-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jum.' in the authors string.