Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
kirkii
ID:
223465

Status:
valid

Authors:
[Dyer]

Source:
wcs

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
in Kew Gard. Rep. 1880 (1881) 39.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222794



Common Names

  • African Rubber Vine
  • Lobster Claw
  • Wild Cotton


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Synonyms

  • Landolphia delagoensis Pierre [unknown]
  • Landolphia dondeensis Busse [unknown]
  • Landolphia kirkii delagoensis Dewèvre [unknown]
  • Landolphia polyantha K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Vahea kirkii Sadeb. [unknown]
  • Clitandra stapfiana A.Chev. [unknown]

Description

Landolphia kirkii (also called Kirk's Liana, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests, thickets, and along rivers. It is a woody, evergreen climber with ovate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Landolphia kirkii 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 kirkii 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 kirkii is a woody climber with a strong root system. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Cultivation is best done in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light and good drainage.

Where to Find Landolphia kirkii

Landolphia kirkii is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola and south to Mozambique.

Landolphia kirkii FAQ

What are the common names of Landolphia kirkii?

African rubber vine, wild rubber vine, rubber vine

What is the native habitat of Landolphia kirkii?

It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Sudan and Ethiopia.

What are the uses of Landolphia kirkii?

It is used for medicinal purposes, as a source of rubber, and as an ornamental plant.

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,