Status:
valid
Authors:
Changwe & K.Balkwill
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Fl. Pl. Africa 61: 112 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914636
Common Names
- Thorncroftia greenii
- Green's Thorncroftia
- Green's Pipevine
Description
Thorncroftia greenii (also called Green's Thorncroftia, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant found in South Africa. It has narrow, lanceolate leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests and is a threatened species due to habitat loss.
Uses & Benefits
Thorncroftia greenii is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thorncroftia greenii is small and white, with a yellow labellum. The seed is round and brown, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thorncroftia greenii is a shrub native to South Africa. It can be cultivated in a sunny, well-drained location and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by taking cuttings in the spring and rooting them in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plant should be fertilized once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Thorncroftia greenii
Thorncroftia greenii is native to South Africa
Species in the Thorncroftia genus
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,
References
K. Changwe: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Changwe' in the authors string.