Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
alatus
ID:
432267

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochst. ex K.Schum.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 17: 139 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431599



Common Names

  • Schizostephanus alatus
  • Schizostephanus-alatus
  • Schizostephanus Alatus


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Synonyms

  • Cynanchum validum N.E.Br. [unknown]

Description

Schizostephanus alatus (also called Winged Schizostephanus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa and the Middle East. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Schizostephanus alatus is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schizostephanus alatus is a white, tubular flower with five lobes, each of which is covered in a yellowish-green membrane. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schizostephanus alatus is a tropical plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done through division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of at least 21°C (70°F). The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Schizostephanus alatus

Schizostephanus alatus is found in dry grasslands and scrublands in the Middle East.

Schizostephanus alatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schizostephanus alatus?

Schizostephanus alatus

What type of plant is Schizostephanus alatus?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Schizostephanus alatus?

Tropical montane forests

Species in the Schizostephanus genus

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

Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:101267-1: Based on the initial data import