Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
erectum
ID:
632854

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rendle

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 34: 128 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632186



Common Names

  • Erect Cycnium
  • Cycnium Erectum
  • Cycnium erectum


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Description

Cycnium erectum (also called the erect tree-creeper, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree with a single stem that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is native to Africa and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, woodlands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Cycnium erectum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fiber for weaving baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cycnium erectum are white or pinkish, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cycnium erectum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can withstand temperatures down to -5°C.

Where to Find Cycnium erectum

Cycnium erectum is native to Angola and Namibia.

Cycnium erectum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cycnium erectum?

Cycnium erectum

What is the common name of Cycnium erectum?

Erectum

What is the family of Cycnium erectum?

Asparagaceae

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

Alfred Barton Rendle (1865-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rendle' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801776-1: 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].