Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
vallium
ID:
937097

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pichon

Source:
wcs

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 24: 201 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000936435

Common Names

  • Alafia vallium
  • Vallium Palm
  • Vallium Cycad

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Description

Alafia vallium (also called Vallium's alafia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant with a thick, woody rootstock. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky, limestone habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Alafia vallium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Alafia vallium are white or pink with a yellow center, and are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alafia vallium is a species of flowering plant in the family Alafiaceae. It is native to Central America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Alafia vallium

Alafia vallium can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Algeria.

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-5512: Based on the initial data import
Marcel Pichon (1921-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pichon' in the authors string.