Status:
valid
Authors:
(Decne.) Bullock
Source:
cmp
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 8: 333 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392687
Common Names
- Lineolatus Pachycarpus
- Lineolatus False Flax
- Lineolatus Bastard Flax
Synonyms
- Pachycarpus mildbraedii Bullock [unknown]
- Pachycarpus schweinfurthii (N.E.Br.) Bullock [unknown]
- Asclepias browniana S.Moore [unknown]
- Asclepias conspicua N.E.Br. [unknown]
- Asclepias inflexa S.Moore [unknown]
- Asclepias lineolata (Decne.) Schltr. [unknown]
- Asclepias schweinfurthii N.E.Br. [unknown]
- Calotropis busseana K.Schum. [unknown]
- Gomphocarpus lineolatus Decne. [unknown]
Description
Pachycarpus lineolatus (also called Lineolate Pachycarpus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky and sandy soils and prefers warm climates. It has a short stem with dark green leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pachycarpus lineolatus has been used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pachycarpus lineolatus has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pachycarpus lineolatus is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize once a month with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Pachycarpus lineolatus
Pachycarpus lineolatus is native to South America, from Colombia to Bolivia.
Pachycarpus lineolatus FAQ
What is the common name of Pachycarpus lineolatus?
Lined Pachycarpus
What is the distribution of Pachycarpus lineolatus?
It is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to Angola.
What is the habitat of Pachycarpus lineolatus?
It grows in moist forests, woodlands, and savannas.
Species in the Pachycarpus genus
Pachycarpus lineolatus,
Pachycarpus medusonema,
Pachycarpus goetzei,
Pachycarpus firmus,
Pachycarpus eximius,
Pachycarpus rigidus,
Pachycarpus richardsiae,
Pachycarpus pachyglossus,
Pachycarpus chirindensis,
Pachycarpus bisacculatus,
Pachycarpus appendiculatus,
Pachycarpus asperifolius,
Pachycarpus concolor,
Pachycarpus coronarius,
Pachycarpus dealbatus,
Pachycarpus grandiflorus,
Pachycarpus reflectens,
Pachycarpus vexillaris,
Pachycarpus galpinii,
Pachycarpus mackenii,
Pachycarpus macrochilus,
Pachycarpus scaber,
Pachycarpus schinzianus,
Pachycarpus campanulatus,
Pachycarpus decorus,
Pachycarpus linearis,
Pachycarpus natalensis,
Pachycarpus plicatus,
Pachycarpus rostratus,
Pachycarpus stelliceps,
Pachycarpus stenoglossus,
Pachycarpus lebomboensis,
Pachycarpus distinctus,
Pachycarpus grantii,
Pachycarpus robustus,
Pachycarpus spurius,
Pachycarpus suaveolens,
Pachycarpus petherickianus,
Pachycarpus acidostelma,
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,