Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
adonense
ID:
632829

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Mey. ex Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Compan. Bot. Mag. 1: 368 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632161



Common Names

  • Cycnium adonense
  • Adonis Milkweed
  • Adonis Butterfly Weed


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Synonyms

  • Cycnium adonense adonense [unknown]

Description

Cycnium adonense (also called Adonis Cycnium, 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

Cycnium adonense 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 Cycnium adonense 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

Cycnium adonense 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 Cycnium adonense

Cycnium adonense can be found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.

Cycnium adonense FAQ

What is the common name of Cycnium adonense?

Adonis Cycnium

What is the natural habitat of Cycnium adonense?

It is native to South Africa

What is the best soil type for Cycnium adonense?

It prefers well-drained, sandy soils

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801755-1: 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].