Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
afzelii
ID:
508610

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roem. & Schult.) K.Schum.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 23: 234 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507942



Common Names

  • Secamone afzelii
  • Afzel's Secamone
  • Afzel Secamone


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Synonyms

  • Ichnocarpus afzelii Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Apocynum frutescens Afzel. [illegitimate]
  • Secamone myrtifolia Benth. [unknown]
  • Toxocarpus leonensis Scott Elliot [unknown]
  • Secamone leonensis (Scott Elliot) N.E.Br. [unknown]

Description

Secamone afzelii (also called 'Afzel's Secamone', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and small yellow flowers. It is found in dry, sunny areas, such as rocky slopes and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Secamone afzelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Secamone afzelii are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Secamone afzelii can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks.

Where to Find Secamone afzelii

Secamone afzelii can be found in the rainforests of West Africa.

Secamone afzelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Secamone afzelii?

Secamone afzelii

What is the common name of Secamone afzelii?

Afzel's Secamone

What is the natural habitat of Secamone afzelii?

Forests and woodlands

Species in the Secamone genus

Secamone schweinfurthii, Secamone socotrana, Secamone punctulata, Secamone racemosa, Secamone trichostemon, Secamone urdanetensis, Secamone goyderi, Secamone flavida, Secamone galinae, Secamone neocaledonica, Secamone letouzeana, Secamone papuana, Secamone lineata, Secamone maritima, Secamone multiflora, Secamone minutiflora, Secamone attenuata, Secamone auriculata, Secamone andamanica, Secamone erythradenia, Secamone africana, Secamone alpini, Secamone brevipes, Secamone dewevrei, Secamone cuneifolia, Secamone caudata, Secamone badia, Secamone timoriensis, Secamone afzelii, Secamone axillaris, Secamone celebica, Secamone clavistyla, Secamone kjellbergii, Secamone variicolor, Secamone glabrescens, Secamone griffithii, Secamone lagenifera, Secamone penangiana, Secamone rhopalophora, Secamone scortechinii, Secamone siamensis, Secamone spirei, Secamone langkawiensis, Secamone lenticellata, Secamone longituba, Secamone coronata, Secamone sumatrana, Secamone kunstleri, Secamone curtisii, Secamone bicolor,

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-2605459: Based on the initial data import
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Johann Jacob Roemer (1763-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roem.' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.