Status:
valid
Authors:
D.S.Yao, X.C.Chen & J.W.Ren
Source:
tro
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 22: 259 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001266358
Common Names
- Golden Periploca
- Golden Silkvine
- Golden Silk-vine
Description
Periploca chrysantha (also called Golden Periploca, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry, sandy, and stony soils, and is found in grasslands, scrublands, and wastelands.
Uses & Benefits
Periploca chrysantha is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of natural dyes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Periploca chrysantha has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Periploca chrysantha is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location.
Where to Find Periploca chrysantha
Periploca chrysantha is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Baja California, Chihuahua, Durango, Jalisco, Nayarit, Sinaloa, and Sonora.
Periploca chrysantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Periploca chrysantha?
Periploca chrysantha
What type of plant is Periploca chrysantha?
Herb
What is the natural habitat of Periploca chrysantha?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
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
Ji Wen Ren: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.W.Ren' in the authors string.
De Shen Yao: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.S.Yao' in the authors string.