Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
dyeri
ID:
402819

Status:
valid

Authors:
Retief & Venter

Source:
cmp

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 2: 326 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402151



Common Names

  • Raphionacme Dyeri
  • Dyer's Wild Petunia
  • Dyer's Ruellia


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Description

Raphionacme dyeri (also called 'Dyer's Raphionacme', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to South Africa and is commonly found in rocky outcrops and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Raphionacme dyeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Raphionacme dyeri has white flowers with a yellow centre and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Raphionacme dyeri is a slow-growing, succulent shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is best grown in a well-draining soil mix and requires full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination occurs. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Raphionacme dyeri

Raphionacme dyeri is native to Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and South Africa. It can be found in grasslands and woodlands.

Raphionacme dyeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Raphionacme dyeri?

Raphionacme dyeri

What is the common name of Raphionacme dyeri?

Dyer's Raphionacme

What type of plant is Raphionacme dyeri?

Herb

Species in the Raphionacme genus

Raphionacme angolensis, Raphionacme arabica, Raphionacme borenensis, Raphionacme brownii, Raphionacme caerulea, Raphionacme chimanimaniana, Raphionacme linearis, Raphionacme lucens, Raphionacme lanceolata, Raphionacme longituba, Raphionacme inconspicua, Raphionacme madiensis, Raphionacme michelii, Raphionacme moyalica, Raphionacme longifolia, Raphionacme galpinii, Raphionacme dyeri, Raphionacme elsana, Raphionacme keayi, Raphionacme flanaganii, Raphionacme globosa, Raphionacme grandiflora, Raphionacme haeneliae, Raphionacme hirsuta, Raphionacme namibiana, Raphionacme zeyheri, Raphionacme palustris, Raphionacme procumbens, Raphionacme pulchella, Raphionacme welwitschii, Raphionacme splendens, Raphionacme sylvicola, Raphionacme utilis, Raphionacme velutina, Raphionacme vignei, Raphionacme villicorona,

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-2421895: Based on the initial data import
Hendrik Johannes Tjaart Venter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Venter' in the authors string.
Elizabeth Retief (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Retief' in the authors string.