Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
natalensis
ID:
733118

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) Venter

Source:
ksu

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 88: 565 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000732451

Common Names

  • Ischnolepis natalensis
  • Natalensis Ischnolepis
  • Natalensis Snake Plant

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Synonyms

  • Petopentia natalensis (Schltr.) Bullock [unknown]
  • Tacazzea natalensis (Schltr.) N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Pentopetia natalensis Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Ischnolepis natalensis (also called Natal ischnolepis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, and has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ischnolepis natalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ischnolepis natalensis is yellow and has four petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have a single, long stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ischnolepis natalensis is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers light, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Ischnolepis natalensis

Ischnolepis natalensis is native to South Africa.

Ischnolepis natalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ischnolepis natalensis?

Ischnolepis natalensis

What is the common name of Ischnolepis natalensis?

Natal Ischnolepis

What is the habitat of Ischnolepis natalensis?

It grows in dry, rocky areas, often on slopes and in crevices

Species in the Ischnolepis 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

Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Hendrik Johannes Tjaart Venter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Venter' in the authors string.