Sisyranthus compactus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
compactus
ID:
1104244
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.E.Br.
Source:
tro
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 4(1): 790 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001103582
Common Names
- Sisyranthus Compactus
- Compact Sisyranthus
- Compact Milkweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sisyranthus compactus (also called 'Compact Sisyranthus', among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It has short, compact stems and small, white flowers with purple centres. It grows in dry, rocky areas and in scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Sisyranthus compactus is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also known to be a good source of food for birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sisyranthus compactus is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, cylindrical stem with two small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sisyranthus compactus is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Sisyranthus compactus
Sisyranthus compactus is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, India, and Sri Lanka.
Species in the Sisyranthus genus
Sisyranthus imberbis, Sisyranthus virgatus, Sisyranthus anceps, Sisyranthus trichostomus, Sisyranthus macer, Sisyranthus randii, Sisyranthus barbatus, Sisyranthus compactus, Sisyranthus fanninii, Sisyranthus fimbriatus, Sisyranthus franksiae, Sisyranthus huttoniae, Sisyranthus saundersiae, Sisyranthus rhodesicus,
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-2606415: Based on the initial data import
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.