Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
katangense
ID:
431879

Status:
valid

Authors:
(De Wild.) Goyder

Source:
ksu

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 53: 612 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431211

Common Names

  • Stathmostelma katangense
  • Katangan Stathmostelma
  • Katangan Lobster Claw

Searching for Stathmostelma katangense? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Asclepias dewevrei De Wild. [unknown]
  • Asclepias extenta S.Moore [unknown]
  • Asclepias katangensis De Wild. [unknown]

Description

Stathmostelma katangense (also called Stathmostelma, among many other common names) is a shrub that is native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stathmostelma katangense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stathmostelma katangense has yellow flowers with red centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

Searching for Stathmostelma katangense? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Stathmostelma katangense is a succulent shrub that is native to Central Africa. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Take a cutting of a stem with a few leaves attached and allow it to dry out for a few days. Then, plant it in well-draining soil and water it regularly. It should take root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Stathmostelma katangense

Stathmostelma katangense can be found in the tropical forests of Congo.

Stathmostelma katangense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stathmostelma katangense?

Stathmostelma katangense

What is the natural habitat of Stathmostelma katangense?

It is found in dry savannas and grasslands of Africa.

What are the characteristics of Stathmostelma katangense?

It is a small shrub with yellow flowers and long, thin leaves.

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

Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
David John Goyder (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goyder' in the authors string.