Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
chrysantha
ID:
1267020

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.S.Yao, X.C.Chen & J.W.Ren

Source:
tro

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 22: 259 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001266358

Common Names

  • Golden Periploca
  • Golden Silkvine
  • Golden Silk-vine

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Description

Periploca chrysantha (also called Golden Periploca, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry, sandy, and stony soils, and is found in grasslands, scrublands, and wastelands.

Uses & Benefits

Periploca chrysantha is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of natural dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Periploca chrysantha has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Periploca chrysantha is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Periploca chrysantha

Periploca chrysantha is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Baja California, Chihuahua, Durango, Jalisco, Nayarit, Sinaloa, and Sonora.

Periploca chrysantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Periploca chrysantha?

Periploca chrysantha

What type of plant is Periploca chrysantha?

Herb

What is the natural habitat of Periploca chrysantha?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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 tro-50221737: Based on the initial data import
Ji Wen Ren: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.W.Ren' in the authors string.
De Shen Yao: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.S.Yao' in the authors string.
Xi Cang Chen (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.C.Chen' in the authors string.