Schizoglossum montanum R.A.Dyer

Species

Angiosperms > Gentianales > Apocynaceae > Schizoglossum

Characteristics

Perennial, geophytic herb, up to 50-120 mm high. Stems 1-several, branching from base, decumbent. Leaves with blade broadly ovate, ovate or ovate-elliptic, 7-14 x 5-9 mm. Flowers: inflorescences 1 or 2 per stem, 3-5-flowered; corolla lobes flat, ± 5 x 2.5 mm, margins slightly recurved, dull yellow; Nov.-Feb. Fruit a follicle.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
Growth support free-standing
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Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Mature height (meter) 0.05 - 0.12
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Environment

Light -
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Soil texture 7-8
Soil acidity -
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Hardiness (USDA) 8-11

Usage

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Animal toxicity -

Cultivation

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Distribution

Schizoglossum montanum world distribution map, present in Lesotho and South Africa

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:101187-1
WFO ID wfo-0001103516
COL ID 4VB3G
BDTFX ID -
INPN ID -
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Synonyms

Schizoglossum montanum