Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
ligustrifolia
ID:
223478

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Stapf) Pichon

Source:
wcs

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Mém. Inst. Franç. Afrique Noire 35: 154 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222807

Common Names

  • African Rubber Vine
  • Lobster Claw
  • Wild Cotton

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Synonyms

  • Carpodinus iganda Pierre [unknown]
  • Carpodinus jespersenii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Carpodinus ligustrifolia Stapf [unknown]

Description

Landolphia ligustrifolia (also called Privet-leaved Liana, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests, thickets, and along rivers. It is a woody, evergreen climber with ovate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Landolphia ligustrifolia is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Landolphia ligustrifolia is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Landolphia ligustrifolia is a tropical evergreen vine that is native to Africa. It is a fast-growing vine that can reach up to 20 feet in length. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by stem cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a pot filled with a moist, well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until roots form.

Where to Find Landolphia ligustrifolia

Landolphia ligustrifolia is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola and south to Mozambique.

Landolphia ligustrifolia FAQ

What are the common names of Landolphia ligustrifolia?

African rubber vine, wild rubber vine, rubber vine

What is the native habitat of Landolphia ligustrifolia?

It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Sudan and Ethiopia.

What are the uses of Landolphia ligustrifolia?

It is used for medicinal purposes, as a source of rubber, and as an ornamental plant.

Species in the Landolphia genus

Landolphia angustisepala, Landolphia axillaris, Landolphia breviloba, Landolphia bruneelii, Landolphia buchananii, Landolphia calabarica, Landolphia camptoloba, Landolphia congolensis, Landolphia cuneifolia, Landolphia dewevrei, Landolphia dulcis, Landolphia elliptica, Landolphia eminiana, Landolphia exilis, Landolphia ferrea, Landolphia flavidiflora, Landolphia foretiana, Landolphia fragrans, Landolphia glabra, Landolphia glandulosa, Landolphia gossweileri, Landolphia gummifera, Landolphia heudelotii, Landolphia hirsuta, Landolphia hispidula, Landolphia incerta, Landolphia jumellei, Landolphia kirkii, Landolphia lanceolata, Landolphia lanceolata, Landolphia landolphioides, Landolphia lecomtei, Landolphia leptantha, Landolphia le-testui, Landolphia ligustrifolia, Landolphia macrantha, Landolphia mandrianambo, Landolphia mannii, Landolphia maxima, Landolphia membranacea, Landolphia micrantha, Landolphia myrtifolia, Landolphia nitens, Landolphia nitidula, Landolphia noctiflora, Landolphia obliquinervia, Landolphia owariensis, Landolphia parvifolia, Landolphia platyclada, Landolphia pyramidata,

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-107732: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
Marcel Pichon (1921-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pichon' in the authors string.