Cycnium ajugifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ajugifolium
ID:
632831
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 18: 74 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632163
Common Names
- Cycnium ajugifolium
- Moth Milkweed
- Moth Butterfly Weed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cycnium ajugifolium (also called Ajuga-leaved 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 ajugifolium 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 ajugifolium 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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Cycnium ajugifolium 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 ajugifolium
Cycnium ajugifolium can be found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
Cycnium ajugifolium FAQ
What is the common name of Cycnium ajugifolium?
Ajugifolium Cycnium
What is the natural habitat of Cycnium ajugifolium?
It is native to South Africa
What is the best soil type for Cycnium ajugifolium?
It prefers well-drained, sandy soils
Species in the Cycnium genus
Cycnium adonense, Cycnium ajugifolium, Cycnium angolense, Cycnium breviflorum, Cycnium cameronianum, Cycnium chevalieri, Cycnium erectum, Cycnium filicalyx, Cycnium herzfeldianum, Cycnium jamesii, Cycnium petunioides, Cycnium racemosum, Cycnium recurvum, Cycnium tenuisectum, Cycnium tubulosum, Cycnium veronicifolium, Cycnium volkensii,
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
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801756-1: 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].