Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
robustior
ID:
223534

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Schum.) J.G.M.Pers.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Wageningen Agric. Univ. Pap. 92(2): 172 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222863

Common Names

  • Landolphia robustior
  • Robustior's Landolphia
  • Robustior's Milkberry

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Synonyms

  • Anthoclitandra robustior (K.Schum.) Pichon [unknown]
  • Carpodinus myriantha K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Clitandra robustior K.Schum. [unknown]

Description

Landolphia robustior (also called Robust milkvine, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is a woody climber with white flowers and yellowish-green fruits. It is native to West Africa and grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Landolphia robustior is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties in traditional African medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White or yellowish-white, fragrant, with 5 petals, about 2 cm in diameter. Seed: Brown, ovoid, about 2.5 mm in diameter. Seedlings: Cotyledons obovate, about 4 mm long, 2 mm wide, apex rounded.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Landolphia robustior is a woody climber with a strong root system. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Cultivation is best done in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light and good drainage.

Where to Find Landolphia robustior

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

Landolphia robustior FAQ

What is the scientific name of Landolphia robustior?

Landolphia robustior

What is the family of Landolphia robustior?

Apocynaceae

What is the native range of Landolphia robustior?

West Africa

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-107785: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Johannes Gerardius Maris Persoon (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.G.M.Pers.' in the authors string.