Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
fimbriatus
ID:
1104246

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001103584

Common Names

  • Sisyranthus Fimbriatus
  • Fringed Sisyranthus
  • Fringed Milkweed

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Description

Sisyranthus fimbriatus (also called 'Fringed Sisyranthus', among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It has long, thin stems and small, white flowers with purple centres and fringed petals. It grows in dry, rocky areas and in scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Sisyranthus fimbriatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sisyranthus fimbriatus 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Sisyranthus fimbriatus 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 fimbriatus

Sisyranthus fimbriatus is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, India, and Sri Lanka.

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-2606417: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.