Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
macer
ID:
1103927

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Mey.) Schltr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 35: 291 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001103265


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Uses & Benefits

Sisyranthus macer is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sisyranthus macer is a white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sisyranthus macer is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It is hardy in USDA Zones 8-10 and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Division of the clumps should be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Sisyranthus macer

Sisyranthus macer is native to India and can be found in areas of the Western Ghats.

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-2605443: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.