Status:
valid
Authors:
Dewèvre
Source:
wcs
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Ann. Soc. Sci. Bruxelles 19: 50 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222895
Common Names
- Landolphia thollonii
- Thollonii's Landolphia
- Thollonii's Milkberry
Synonyms
- Landolphia chylorrhiza Stapf [unknown]
- Landolphia parvifolia thollonii (Dewèvre) Pichon [unknown]
- Landolphia shrallonii De Wild. [unknown]
- Carpodinus chylorrhiza K.Schum. [unknown]
Description
Landolphia thollonii (also called Thollon's 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 thollonii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Landolphia thollonii 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 thollonii
Landolphia thollonii is native to West Africa. It is found in tropical rainforests and is available from nurseries and garden centers.
Landolphia thollonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Landolphia thollonii?
Landolphia thollonii
What type of plant is Landolphia thollonii?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae
Where is Landolphia thollonii native to?
It is native to tropical 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,