Cycnium recurvum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
recurvum
ID:
632877
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Oliv.) Engl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenw. Ost-Afrikas , C: 361 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632209
Common Names
- Recurvum Cycnium
- Recurvum Cycnium Plant
- Recurvum Cycnium Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cycnium recurvum (also called the recurved 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 recurvum 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 recurvum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals, each with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cycnium recurvum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Cycnium recurvum
Cycnium recurvum is native to Angola and Namibia.
Cycnium recurvum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cycnium recurvum?
Cycnium recurvum
What are the common names of Cycnium recurvum?
Recurved Daisy, Recurved Daisy Bush
What is the growth habit of Cycnium recurvum?
It is a small, evergreen shrub with a dense, rounded habit.
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
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801796-1: 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].