Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
caput-viperae
ID:
1255997

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lavranos

Source:
tro

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 46: 126 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255335



Common Names

  • Pseudolithos caput-viperae
  • Viper's Head Pseudolithos
  • Viper's Head Stone Plant


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Description

Pseudolithos caput-viperae (also called Viper's Head False-stone, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to the Arabian Peninsula. It is found in dry forests, scrub forests, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudolithos caput-viperae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pseudolithos caput-viperae is yellow, with five petals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudolithos caput-viperae is a species of flowering plant in the family Aizoaceae. It is native to the island of Caput-Viperae in the Ryukyu Islands of Japan. It is a succulent shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. The leaves are simple, opposite, and ovate-lanceolate, with a length of 1.5-2 cm and a width of 1-1.5 cm. The flowers are yellow, with a diameter of 0.5-1 cm. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Pseudolithos caput-viperae

Pseudolithos caput-viperae is native to the Arabian Peninsula.

Pseudolithos caput-viperae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudolithos caput-viperae?

Pseudolithos caput-viperae

What is the common name of Pseudolithos caput-viperae?

Viper's Head

What is the natural habitat of Pseudolithos caput-viperae?

Deserts and rocky areas of the Arabian Peninsula

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,

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