Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
alexandrina
ID:
1105344

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Huber) R.A.Dyer

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 13: 436 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001104682

Common Names

  • Riocreuxia alexandrina
  • Alexandrina Riocreuxia
  • Alexandrina Starfish Flower

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Description

Riocreuxia alexandrina (also called Alexandrian Riocreuxia, among many other common names) is a perennial, herbaceous plant with small, white flowers and long, thin stems. It is native to South Africa, and is commonly found in dry, open grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Riocreuxia alexandrina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Riocreuxia alexandrina has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Riocreuxia alexandrina 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 Riocreuxia alexandrina

Riocreuxia alexandrina can be found in the dry areas of the Mediterranean region.

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-2610268: Based on the initial data import
Robert Allen Dyer (1900-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Dyer' in the authors string.
Herbert Huber (1931-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Huber' in the authors string.