Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
pterocaulis
ID:
636812

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.D.Tao, X.D.Li & X.Yang

Source:
cmp

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 17: 156 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000636144

Common Names

  • Cyrtandromoea pterocaulis
  • Pterocaulis
  • Cyrtandromoea Pterocaulis

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Description

Cyrtandromoea pterocaulis (also called 'Cape Ivy', among many other common names) is a perennial climber with glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in moist, shady places in the wild.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtandromoea pterocaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyrtandromoea pterocaulis has white flowers with yellow throats and black seeds. The seedlings are short and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtandromoea pterocaulis is a tropical plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or by cuttings. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Cyrtandromoea pterocaulis

Cyrtandromoea pterocaulis is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Cyrtandromoea pterocaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtandromoea pterocaulis?

Cyrtandromoea pterocaulis

What type of plant is Cyrtandromoea pterocaulis?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae.

Where is Cyrtandromoea pterocaulis found?

It is native to the Hawaiian Islands.

Species in the Phrymaceae family

Diplacus aridus, Diplacus aurantiacus, Diplacus calycinus, Diplacus clevelandii, Diplacus grandiflorus, Diplacus linearis, Diplacus lompocensis, Diplacus longiflorus, Diplacus parviflorus, Diplacus puniceus, Diplacus rutilus, Diplacus stellatus, Diplacus parryi, Diplacus rupicola, Diplacus bigelovii, Diplacus bolanderi, Diplacus clivicola, Diplacus constrictus, Diplacus cusickii, Diplacus fremontii, Diplacus jepsonii, Diplacus johnstonii, Diplacus layneae, Diplacus leptaleus, Diplacus mephiticus, Diplacus mohavensis, Diplacus nanus, Diplacus rattanii, Diplacus viscidus, Diplacus pictus, Diplacus angustatus, Diplacus pulchellus, Diplacus tricolor, Diplacus congdonii, Diplacus douglasii, Diplacus kelloggii, Diplacus torreyi, Diplacus traskiae, Diplacus compactus, Diplacus vandenbergensis, Diplacus ovatus, Diplacus brandegeei, Diplacus thompsonii, Diplacus cusickioides, Diplacus deschutesensis, Diplacus cascadensis, Diplacus bicolor, Diplacus brevipes, Diplacus australis, Diplacus pygmaeus,

References

De Ding Tao (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.D.Tao' in the authors string.
Xue Dong Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.D.Li' in the authors string.
Xue Yang (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.Yang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:992721-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].