Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
longistigma
ID:
412345

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) Wight & Arn. ex Steud.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot. , ed. 2, 2: 694 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411677



Common Names

  • Longistigma Hatpins
  • Toxocarpus Hatpins
  • Toxocarpus Longistigma Hatpins


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Synonyms

  • Toxocarpus roxburghii Wight & Arn. [unknown]
  • Asclepias longistigma Roxb. [unknown]

Description

Toxocarpus longistigma (also called Long-Stigmate Toxocarpus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to India. It has a thin stem and small white flowers, and grows in moist areas such as marshes and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Toxocarpus longistigma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums, and as a ground cover in rock gardens. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Toxocarpus longistigma has small, white flowers that are borne in dense heads on the top of the stem. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Toxocarpus longistigma is a perennial herb that is native to India. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Toxocarpus longistigma

Toxocarpus longistigma can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Toxocarpus longistigma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Toxocarpus longistigma?

Toxocarpus longistigma

What is the common name of Toxocarpus longistigma?

Longistigma Toxocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Toxocarpus longistigma?

It is found in wet grasslands and swamps in India

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

William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:102228-1: Based on the initial data import