Sisyranthus rhodesicus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhodesicus
ID:
1105048
Status:
valid
Authors:
Weim.
Source:
tro
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1935: 402 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001104386
Common Names
- Sisyranthus Rhodesicus
- Rhodesicus Sisyranthus
- Rhodesicus's Sisyranthus
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Sisyranthus rhodesicus (also called Rhodesian Milkvine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is an evergreen, perennial, twining vine that grows in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Sisyranthus rhodesicus has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomachache, and jaundice. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to treat skin infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sisyranthus rhodesicus has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sisyranthus rhodesicus is a small, succulent shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is easy to propagate from cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be placed in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. They should be watered sparingly and allowed to dry out between waterings. The cuttings should root in a few weeks and can be transplanted into larger pots when they are established.
Where to Find Sisyranthus rhodesicus
Sisyranthus rhodesicus is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in the Cape Floristic Region.
Species in the Sisyranthus genus
Sisyranthus imberbis, Sisyranthus virgatus, Sisyranthus anceps, Sisyranthus trichostomus, Sisyranthus macer, Sisyranthus randii, Sisyranthus barbatus, Sisyranthus compactus, Sisyranthus fanninii, Sisyranthus fimbriatus, Sisyranthus franksiae, Sisyranthus huttoniae, Sisyranthus saundersiae, Sisyranthus rhodesicus,
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 tro-2608823: Based on the initial data import
August Henning Weimarck (1903-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weim.' in the authors string.