Rhytidocaulon paradoxum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paradoxum
ID:
1105236
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.R.O.Bally
Source:
tro
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Candollea 18: 339 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001104574
Common Names
- Rhytidocaulon paradoxum
- Paradoxical Rhytidocaulon
- Paradoxical Milkvine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhytidocaulon paradoxum (also called Paradox Rhytidocaulon, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody stem base, native to the Canary Islands and North Africa. It is found in dry and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Rhytidocaulon paradoxum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhytidocaulon paradoxum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhytidocaulon paradoxum is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It can be propagated from stem cuttings. 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 Rhytidocaulon paradoxum
Rhytidocaulon paradoxum 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 Rhytidocaulon genus
Rhytidocaulon specksii, Rhytidocaulon sheilae, Rhytidocaulon splendidum, Rhytidocaulon baricum, Rhytidocaulon ciliatum, Rhytidocaulon fulleri, Rhytidocaulon macrolobum, Rhytidocaulon mccoyi, Rhytidocaulon arachnoideum, Rhytidocaulon pseudosubscandens, Rhytidocaulon paradoxum, Rhytidocaulon subscandens, Rhytidocaulon piliferum, Rhytidocaulon richardianum, Rhytidocaulon tortum, Rhytidocaulon elegantissimum, Rhytidocaulon molamatarense,
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-2609817: Based on the initial data import
Peter René Oscar Bally (1895-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.R.O.Bally' in the authors string.