Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
elegantissimum
ID:
1322714

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hanácek & Ricánek

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Haseltonia 17: 97 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335168

Common Names

  • Rhytidocaulon elegantissimum
  • Elegant Rhytidocaulon
  • Elegantissimum Rhytidocaulon

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Description

Rhytidocaulon elegantissimum (also called Elegant Rhytidocaulon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to South Africa. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Rhytidocaulon elegantissimum is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as headaches, colds, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhytidocaulon elegantissimum is yellow, tubular, and has 5 petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhytidocaulon elegantissimum is a succulent plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. It can also be propagated by cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Rhytidocaulon elegantissimum

Rhytidocaulon elegantissimum can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Seychelles.

Rhytidocaulon elegantissimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhytidocaulon elegantissimum?

Rhytidocaulon elegantissimum

What type of plant is Rhytidocaulon elegantissimum?

It is a succulent plant

Where does Rhytidocaulon elegantissimum grow?

It is native to Mexico and Central America

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

Pavel Hanáček: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hanácek' in the authors string.
Miroslav Řičánek: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ricánek' in the authors string.