Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
ciliatum
ID:
402954

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hanácek & Ricánek

Source:
ksu

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Asklepios 80: 19 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402286



Common Names

  • Ciliate Rhytidocaulon
  • Rhytidocaulon ciliatum
  • Rhytidocaulon ciliatum var. ciliatum


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Description

Rhytidocaulon ciliatum (also called Ciliate rhytidocaulon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Aizoaceae. It is native to Africa, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Rhytidocaulon ciliatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhytidocaulon ciliatum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have short, thick stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhytidocaulon ciliatum is a hardy, evergreen, clump-forming perennial that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, although this is more difficult.

Where to Find Rhytidocaulon ciliatum

Rhytidocaulon ciliatum is native to Ethiopia. It can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Rhytidocaulon ciliatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhytidocaulon ciliatum?

Rhytidocaulon ciliatum

What is the common name of Rhytidocaulon ciliatum?

Ciliate Rhytidocaulon

What is the natural habitat of Rhytidocaulon ciliatum?

Woodland and grassland

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

Pavel Hanáček: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hanácek' in the authors string.
Miroslav Řičánek: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ricánek' in the authors string.