Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
angolense
ID:
632833

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engl.) O.J.Hansen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Dansk Bot. Ark. 32(3): 28 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632165



Common Names

  • Cycnium angolense
  • Angolan Milkweed
  • Angolan Butterfly Weed


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Description

Cycnium angolense (also called Angolan 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 angolense 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 angolense 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 angolense can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Cycnium angolense

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

Cycnium angolense FAQ

What is the common name of Cycnium angolense?

Angolan Cycnium

What is the natural habitat of Cycnium angolense?

It is native to South Africa

What is the best soil type for Cycnium angolense?

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

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Ove Juel Hansen (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.J.Hansen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801758-1: 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].