Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
sagittatum
ID:
1102904

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) R.Br.

Source:
tro

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Asclepiadeae : 42 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001102242

Common Names

  • Microloma sagittatum
  • Sagittatum Milkvine
  • Sagittatum Milkweed

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Description

Microloma sagittatum (also called Arrow-shaped Microloma, among many other common names) is a small shrub with arrow-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is native to South America and grows in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Microloma sagittatum has been used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, and as a dye for fabrics and baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Microloma sagittatum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, succulent plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microloma sagittatum is a perennial climber with woody stems and is native to India. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Microloma sagittatum

Microloma sagittatum is native to California and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

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 tro-2601883: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.