Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
aucaensis
ID:
1105363

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.H.Rua

Source:
tro

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 26: 503 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001104701



Common Names

  • Tweedia aucaensis
  • Aucaensis Tweedia
  • Aucaensis Milkvine


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Description

Tweedia aucaensis (also called Auca Tweedia, among many other common names) is a perennial, woody, climbing vine with long, thin stems and small, white flowers. It is native to South Africa, and is commonly found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Tweedia aucaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tweedia aucaensis has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tweedia aucaensis is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings. To propagate, take a cutting from the stem of the plant and allow it to dry for a few days. Then, place the cutting in a pot with well-draining soil and water lightly. The cutting should root in a few weeks. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is more difficult and time consuming.

Where to Find Tweedia aucaensis

Tweedia aucaensis is found in South Africa.

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-2610341: Based on the initial data import
Gabriel H. Rua (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.H.Rua' in the authors string.