Periploca chevalieri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chevalieri
ID:
1105259
Status:
valid
Authors:
Browicz
Source:
tro
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Arbor. Kórnickie 9: 38 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001104597
Common Names
- Periploca chevalieri
- Chevalier's Periploca
- Chevalier's Milkvine
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Periploca chevalieri (also called Chevalier's Periploca, among many other common names) is a perennial, succulent plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It has small, white flowers and its leaves are obovate, measuring up to 5 cm in length. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Periploca chevalieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Periploca chevalieri is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings have long, thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Periploca chevalieri is a woody, perennial shrub native to Africa. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by layering. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept lightly moist until the cuttings have rooted. Once the cuttings are established, they should be watered regularly during the growing season and allowed to dry out between waterings. The plant should be fertilized every few months during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
Where to Find Periploca chevalieri
Periploca chevalieri is native to South Africa and can be found in the eastern parts of the country, particularly in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
Species in the Periploca genus
Periploca graeca, Periploca laevigata, Periploca linearifolia, Periploca aphylla, Periploca angustifolia, Periploca sepium, Periploca purpurea, Periploca somaliensis, Periploca calophylla, Periploca gracilis, Periploca hydaspidis, Periploca floribunda, Periploca chevalieri, Periploca visciformis, Periploca forrestii, Periploca tsiangii, Periploca chrysantha,
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-2609892: Based on the initial data import
Kazimierz Browicz (1925-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Browicz' in the authors string.