Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
atlantica
ID:
725138

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dinter) G.D.Rowley

Source:
ksu

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Asklepios 89: 10 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724471

Common Names

  • Hoodiotriche atlantica
  • Atlantic Hoodiotriche
  • Atlantica Hoodiotriche

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Description

Hoodiotriche atlantica (also called Atlantic Hoodia, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to southern Africa. It typically grows in dry, sandy areas and is often found in deserts and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hoodiotriche atlantica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hoodiotriche atlantica is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoodiotriche atlantica is a succulent plant that grows to a height of up to 1 m. It is native to Mexico and can be found growing in dry, rocky areas. It is easily propagated from stem cuttings. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Once established, the plant requires little water and can tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Hoodiotriche atlantica

Hoodiotriche atlantica can be found in Morocco.

Hoodiotriche atlantica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoodiotriche atlantica?

Hoodiotriche atlantica

What is the common name of Hoodiotriche atlantica?

Atlantic Hoodiotriche

What is the natural habitat of Hoodiotriche atlantica?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Hoodiotriche genus

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

Kurt Dinter (1868-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dinter' in the authors string.
Gordon Douglas Rowley (1921-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.D.Rowley' in the authors string.