Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
sylvicola
ID:
402943

Status:
valid

Authors:
Venter & R.L.Verh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Novon 10: 170 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402275

Common Names

  • Forest Raphionacme
  • Raphionacme sylvicola
  • Raphionacme sylvicola var. sylvicola

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Description

Raphionacme sylvicola (also called Forest raphionacme, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to Africa, and is found in wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Raphionacme sylvicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Raphionacme sylvicola has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have short, thick stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Raphionacme sylvicola is a hardy, evergreen, clump-forming perennial that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, although this is more difficult.

Where to Find Raphionacme sylvicola

Raphionacme sylvicola is native to Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and South Africa. It can be found in grasslands and woodlands.

Raphionacme sylvicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Raphionacme sylvicola?

Raphionacme sylvicola

What is the common name of Raphionacme sylvicola?

Woodland Raphionacme

What is the natural habitat of Raphionacme sylvicola?

Woodland and grassland

Species in the Raphionacme genus

Raphionacme angolensis, Raphionacme arabica, Raphionacme borenensis, Raphionacme brownii, Raphionacme caerulea, Raphionacme chimanimaniana, Raphionacme linearis, Raphionacme lucens, Raphionacme lanceolata, Raphionacme longituba, Raphionacme inconspicua, Raphionacme madiensis, Raphionacme michelii, Raphionacme moyalica, Raphionacme longifolia, Raphionacme galpinii, Raphionacme dyeri, Raphionacme elsana, Raphionacme keayi, Raphionacme flanaganii, Raphionacme globosa, Raphionacme grandiflora, Raphionacme haeneliae, Raphionacme hirsuta, Raphionacme namibiana, Raphionacme zeyheri, Raphionacme palustris, Raphionacme procumbens, Raphionacme pulchella, Raphionacme welwitschii, Raphionacme splendens, Raphionacme sylvicola, Raphionacme utilis, Raphionacme velutina, Raphionacme vignei, Raphionacme villicorona,

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 kew-2422067: Based on the initial data import
Hendrik Johannes Tjaart Venter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Venter' in the authors string.
Rudolf L. Verhoeven (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.L.Verh.' in the authors string.