Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiteau) Boiteau & Bertrand
Source:
tro
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Cactus (Paris) 26: 116 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001104561
Common Names
- Stapelianthus Montagnacii
- Montagnacii Stapelianthus
- Montagnacii's Stapelianthus
Description
Stapelianthus montagnacii (also called Montagnacii Stapelianthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It has long and narrow leaves and small white flowers. It is found in dry and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Stapelianthus montagnacii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stapelianthus montagnacii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stapelianthus montagnacii is a succulent plant native to Madagascar. It can be propagated from stem cuttings. 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 Stapelianthus montagnacii
Stapelianthus montagnacii is native to Madagascar and can be found in the eastern parts of the country, particularly in the eastern and northern regions.
Species in the Stapelianthus 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,
References
Marcel C. Bertrand: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bertrand' in the authors string.