Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
mackenii
ID:
1104222

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harv.

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001103560

Common Names

  • Periglossum mackenii
  • Macken's Periglossum
  • Macken's Waxflower

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Description

Periglossum mackenii (also called Macken's Periglossum, among many other common names) is a succulent plant with a single stem and a rosette of large, fleshy, triangular leaves. It is native to South Africa and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Periglossum mackenii is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also known to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Periglossum mackenii are white and tubular. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Periglossum mackenii is a succulent plant that can be propagated by stem cuttings. It should be planted in well-draining soil and kept in a sunny location. The soil should be kept slightly moist but not wet. It can also be propagated by seed, but this is a slower process.

Where to Find Periglossum mackenii

Periglossum mackenii is native to South Africa and is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

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-2606349: Based on the initial data import
William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.