Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tweediei
ID:
1319658

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) N.Garcia & Susanna

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Oxford) 108(2): 277 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332112



Common Names

  • Plectocephalus Tweediei
  • Tweedie's Daisy
  • Tweedie's Daisy Bush


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Description

Plectocephalus tweediei (also called Tweedie's Plectocephalus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It is a climbing shrub with thick, succulent, and waxy leaves. It has clusters of small, star-shaped flowers with five petals and a waxy texture. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Plectocephalus tweediei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plectocephalus tweediei has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plectocephalus tweediei is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation from cuttings is the most common method, as it is easy and reliable. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in moist soil. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm location until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Plectocephalus tweediei

Plectocephalus tweediei is native to Ecuador and can be found in the provinces of Azuay and Loja.

Plectocephalus tweediei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plectocephalus tweediei?

Plectocephalus tweediei

What is the common name of Plectocephalus tweediei?

Tweedie's Plectocephalus

What is the natural habitat of Plectocephalus tweediei?

It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sunny areas.

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Alfonso Susanna (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Susanna' in the authors string.
Núria Garcia-Jacas (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Garcia' in the authors string.