Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
flanaganii
ID:
402885

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 45: 13 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402217



Common Names

  • Riocreuxia flanaganii
  • Coral Plant
  • Coral Flower


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Synonyms

  • Ceropegia flanaganii (Schltr.) H.Huber [unknown]
  • Riocreuxia flanaganii flanaganii [unknown]
  • Ceropegia flanaganii flanaganii [unknown]

Description

Riocreuxia flanaganii (also called Flanagan's riocreuxia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to Africa, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Riocreuxia flanaganii var. alexandrina H.Huber
Riocreuxia flanaganii var. flanaganii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Riocreuxia flanaganii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers, small, black, shiny seeds, and seedlings with long, thin stems and small, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Riocreuxia flanaganii is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in early spring and root them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Riocreuxia flanaganii

Riocreuxia flanaganii can be found in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.

Riocreuxia flanaganii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Riocreuxia flanaganii?

Riocreuxia flanaganii

What is the natural habitat of Riocreuxia flanaganii?

Tropical rainforest

What are the common names of Riocreuxia flanaganii?

Tropical trumpet vine

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