Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
schaffneri
ID:
1104877

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
tro

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Syn. Fl. N. Amer. , ed. 2, 2(1): 462 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001104215



Common Names

  • Pherotrichis schaffneri
  • Pherotrichis Schaffneri
  • Pherotrichis schaffneri vine


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Description

Pherotrichis schaffneri (also called Schaffner's Pherotrichis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central America and Mexico. It grows in moist, shady areas such as tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pherotrichis schaffneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fiber for making rope and other items.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pherotrichis schaffneri is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are small, slender, and dark green.

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Where to Find Pherotrichis schaffneri

Pherotrichis schaffneri is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape Province.

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-2608115: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.