Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
maeoticum
ID:
1105386

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kleopow) Barbar.

Source:
tro

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Vyzn. Rosl. Ukr. : 395 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001104724

Common Names

  • Vincetoxicum maeoticum
  • Maeoticum Vincetoxicum
  • Maeoticum Milkvine

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Description

Vincetoxicum maeoticum (also called Maeotian Vincetoxicum, among many other common names) is a perennial, herbaceous plant with small, white flowers and long, thin stems. It is native to South Africa, and is commonly found in dry, open grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Vincetoxicum maeoticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vincetoxicum maeoticum has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vincetoxicum maeoticum is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings. To propagate, take a cutting from the stem of the plant and allow it to dry for a few days. Then, place the cutting in a pot with well-draining soil and water lightly. The cutting should root in a few weeks. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is more difficult and time consuming.

Where to Find Vincetoxicum maeoticum

Vincetoxicum maeoticum can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Species in the Vincetoxicum genus

Vincetoxicum mukdenense, Vincetoxicum rotundifolium, Vincetoxicum roylei, Vincetoxicum rupestre, Vincetoxicum miquelianum, Vincetoxicum mozaffarianii, Vincetoxicum pannonicum, Vincetoxicum parviflorum, Vincetoxicum nipponicum, Vincetoxicum nigrum, Vincetoxicum leschenaultii, Vincetoxicum irrawadense, Vincetoxicum juzepczukii, Vincetoxicum matsumurae, Vincetoxicum lycioides, Vincetoxicum macrophyllum, Vincetoxicum longifolium, Vincetoxicum tenerrimum, Vincetoxicum ucrainicum, Vincetoxicum yonakuniense, Vincetoxicum purpurascens, Vincetoxicum sibiricum, Vincetoxicum spirale, Vincetoxicum speciosum, Vincetoxicum scandens, Vincetoxicum schmalhausenii, Vincetoxicum caffrum, Vincetoxicum assadii, Vincetoxicum atratum, Vincetoxicum biglandulosum, Vincetoxicum belostemma, Vincetoxicum canescens, Vincetoxicum glaucescens, Vincetoxicum globiferum, Vincetoxicum fuscatum, Vincetoxicum huteri, Vincetoxicum helferi, Vincetoxicum heterophyllum, Vincetoxicum himalaicum, Vincetoxicum hirsutum, Vincetoxicum hirundinaria, Vincetoxicum creticum, Vincetoxicum cordifolium, Vincetoxicum cissodes, Vincetoxicum chinense, Vincetoxicum erectum, Vincetoxicum dalzellii, Vincetoxicum exile, Vincetoxicum fasciculatum, Vincetoxicum flavum,

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-2610479: Based on the initial data import
Yuri Kleópov (1902-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kleopow' in the authors string.
Andrei Ivanovich Barbarich (1903-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barbar.' in the authors string.