Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
epiphytica
ID:
1105240

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bullock

Source:
tro

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 36: t. 3585 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001104578

Common Names

  • Sarcorrhiza epiphytica
  • Epiphytic Sarcorrhiza
  • Epiphytic Milkvine

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Description

Sarcorrhiza epiphytica (also called Epiphytic Sarcorrhiza, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers, native to the Canary Islands and North Africa. It is found in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sarcorrhiza epiphytica is used as an ornamental plant and is also known to have medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sarcorrhiza epiphytica is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sarcorrhiza epiphytica is a woody, perennial shrub native to Africa. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by layering. 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 Sarcorrhiza epiphytica

Sarcorrhiza epiphytica 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 Sarcorrhiza genus

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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