Cycnium breviflorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
breviflorum
ID:
632839
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ghaz.
Source:
cmp
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 60: 461 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632171
Common Names
- Cycnium breviflorum
- Shortflower Milkweed
- Shortflower Butterfly Weed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cycnium breviflorum (also called Short-flowered 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 breviflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cycnium breviflorum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cycnium breviflorum 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 breviflorum
Cycnium breviflorum can be found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
Cycnium breviflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cycnium breviflorum?
Cycnium breviflorum
What are the common names of Cycnium breviflorum?
Common names include African Asparagus Fern, African Foxtail Fern, and Asparagus Fern
Where is Cycnium breviflorum native to?
Cycnium breviflorum is native to South Africa
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
Shahina Agha Ghazanfar (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ghaz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60440706-2: 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].