Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
scandens
ID:
971735

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schumach.) Pichon

Source:
wcs

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Mém. Inst. Franç. Afrique Noire 35: 286 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000971073

Common Names

  • Ancylobothrys Scandens
  • Scandens Ancylobothrys
  • Ancylobothrys Scandens Ancylobothrys

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Description

Ancylobothrys scandens (also called Climbing Ancylobothrys, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, oval leaves and yellow flowers, native to South Africa. It typically grows in open woodlands, forest edges, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Ancylobothrys scandens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ancylobothrys scandens is white with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and brown. The seedlings are small and have a deep green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ancylobothrys scandens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Ancylobothrys scandens

Ancylobothrys scandens is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.

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-8836: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Christian Friedrich Schumacher (1757-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schumach.' in the authors string.
Marcel Pichon (1921-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pichon' in the authors string.