Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
subintegra
ID:
636814

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 5: 187 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000636146

Common Names

  • Cyrtandromoea subintegra
  • Subintegra
  • Cyrtandromoea Subintegra

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Description

Cyrtandromoea subintegra (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 subintegra 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 subintegra 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 subintegra 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 subintegra

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

Cyrtandromoea subintegra FAQ

What is the native range of Cyrtandromoea subintegra?

Tropical Asia

What type of habitat does Cyrtandromoea subintegra prefer?

Humid forests

What is the flower color of Cyrtandromoea subintegra?

White

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:380085-1: 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].