Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
thudichumii
ID:
1104490

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pillans) L.C.Leach

Source:
tro

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 48: 426 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001103828

Common Names

  • Tromotriche thudichumii
  • Thudichum's Tromotriche
  • Thudichum's Vine

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Description

Tromotriche thudichumii (also called Thudichum's Tromotriche, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to South Africa. It has thick, fleshy leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in grasslands and dry areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tromotriche thudichumii 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 Tromotriche thudichumii 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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Where to Find Tromotriche thudichumii

Tromotriche thudichumii can be found in Namibia.

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-2606890: Based on the initial data import
Neville Stuart Pillans (1884-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pillans' in the authors string.
Leslie Charles Leach (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.C.Leach' in the authors string.