Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
humilis
ID:
632826

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hochst. ex Benth.) Backlund, Hunde & E.Langstrom

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 13: 193 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632158



Common Names

  • Cycniopsis humilis
  • Low Milkweed
  • Prairie Milkweed


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Description

Cycniopsis humilis (also called Low Cycniopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, well-drained soils. It prefers full sun and is tolerant of drought.

Uses & Benefits

Cycniopsis humilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cycniopsis humilis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cycniopsis humilis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny spot. Division should be done in late summer or early autumn and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet. The plants should be kept in a sunny spot and protected from frost.

Where to Find Cycniopsis humilis

Cycniopsis humilis can be found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.

Cycniopsis humilis FAQ

What is the common name of Cycniopsis humilis?

Dwarf Cycniopsis

What is the natural habitat of Cycniopsis humilis?

It is native to South Africa

What is the best soil type for Cycniopsis humilis?

It prefers well-drained, sandy soils

Species in the Cycniopsis genus

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Asfaw Hunde (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hunde' in the authors string.
Anders Backlund (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backlund' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:972412-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].