Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
tessellata
ID:
1105357

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pillans) Lavranos & Bleck

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 57: 256 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001104695

Common Names

  • Notechidnopsis tessellata
  • Tessellata Notechidnopsis
  • Tessellata Starfish Flower

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Description

Notechidnopsis tessellata (also called Tessellated Notechidnopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial, herbaceous plant with small, white flowers and long, thin stems. It is native to South Africa, and is commonly found in dry, open grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Notechidnopsis tessellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Notechidnopsis tessellata has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Notechidnopsis tessellata is a perennial, evergreen, succulent vine that can be propagated by stem cuttings. It is best grown in a well-drained soil in full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°F (-12°C). It can be propagated by stem cuttings or by division of the roots.

Where to Find Notechidnopsis tessellata

Notechidnopsis tessellata is found in South Africa.

Species in the Notechidnopsis 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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-2610305: Based on the initial data import
John Jacob Lavranos (1926-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lavranos' in the authors string.
Neville Stuart Pillans (1884-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pillans' in the authors string.
M.B. Bleck (b.1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bleck' in the authors string.