RAPHIONACME LUCENS
Author:
H.J.T. Venter & R. L. Verhoeven, 1988
Family:
ASCLEPIADACEAE
Origin:
Elevation:
Publisher:
Venter & R. L. Verh. (1988). In: S. Afr. J. Bot. 54(6): 607.
Collection number:
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Thickness:
15 Centimetres
Height:
30 Centimetres
Propagate:
Seeds
CITES:
Synonyms:
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This member of the Asclepiadaceae* family was given this name by Hendrik Johannes Tjaart Venter and Rudolf L. Verhoeven in 1988. It is found in the small area where South Africa, Eswatini and Mozambique meets, growing in a sandy soil with some water and some sun. The caudex can grow to 15 centimetres in diameter, the entire plant to 30 centimetres in height. The flowers are greenish yellow and maroon.
The genera name from Greek rhaphis; 'beet-root' and akme; 'sharpness' possibly referring to the taste of the roots - haven't tried yet. The species name refer to the shining flowers.
Flower
Greenish-Yellow / Maroon
Soil
Sandy
Water
Medium
Sun
Medium
