Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
richardianum
ID:
1105410

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lavranos

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 63: 167 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001104748

Common Names

  • Rhytidocaulon richardianum
  • Richardianum Rhytidocaulon
  • Richardianum's Rhytidocaulon

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Description

Rhytidocaulon richardianum (also called Richard's 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 richardianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhytidocaulon richardianum has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have long, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhytidocaulon richardianum is a perennial, evergreen, succulent vine that can be propagated by stem cuttings. It is best grown in a well-drained soil in full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°F (-12°C). It can be propagated by stem cuttings or by division of the roots.

Where to Find Rhytidocaulon richardianum

Rhytidocaulon richardianum can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South 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,

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