Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
lineare
ID:
1104239

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) Bullock

Source:
tro

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 17: 184 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001103577

Common Names

  • Oncinema Lineare
  • Linear Oncinema
  • Linear Milkweed

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Description

Oncinema lineare (also called 'Climbing Milkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial climbing herb that is native to South Africa. It has long, trailing stems and small, white flowers with purple centres. It grows in dry, rocky areas and in scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Oncinema lineare is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also known to be a good source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oncinema lineare is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, cylindrical stem with two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oncinema lineare is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Oncinema lineare

Oncinema lineare is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, India, and Sri Lanka.

Species in the Oncinema 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-2606407: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.
Arthur Allman Bullock (1906-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bullock' in the authors string.