Stem twining, branching, velvety-pubescent; leaves herbaceous; petiole 2-4 lin. long, pubescent like the stem; blade 2/3-1 1/3 in. long, 3-8 lin. broad, ovate or ovate-lanceolate, obtuse or acute, broadly cuneate at the base, nearly glabrous above, velvety-puberulous beneath; peduncle 1/2-2/3 in. long, lateral at the nodes, bearing 1 or 2 umbel-like 3-7-flowered cymes, slightly puberulous; bracts minute; pedicels 2-2 1/2 lin. long, glabrous; sepals about 3/4 lin. long, 1/3 lin. broad, ovate, obtuse, thinly puberulous and ciliate; corolla lobed nearly to the base, dull purple; lobes very spreading, 2 1/2 lin. long, 1 1/4 lin. broad, ovate-oblong, very obtuse, glabrous on both sides; corona-tubercles 1/3-2/5 lin. long, ovate in dorsal view, subacute, constricted on the inner face into a sort of keel by which they are adnate to their tips to (but do not exceed) the filament part of the 3/4 lin. long staminal column; anthers transversely oblong, with short transverse sub-truncate appendages inflexed upon the margin of the style-apex, which has a small truncate central boss; pollen-masses distinctly pendulous. From: Brown, NE. 1908. Asclepiadeae. In: WT Thiselton-Dyer (ed.), Vacciniaceae to Gentianeae. Fl. Cap. (Harvey) 4(5): 673-864. Lovell Reeve & Co., London. [All rights reserved] As: Tylophora simiana Schltr.
Perennial, herbaceous, twining climber. Stems branched, usually > 2 m long when mature, velvety-pubescent. Leaves herbaceous, usually ovate-lanceolate or ovate, 17-35 x 6.5-17.0 mm, base cuneate to rounded, apex acute to obtuse, glabrous above, velvety underneath; petioles 6-8 mm long. Inflorescences: peduncles somewhat stout, 12-26 mm long; producing 1 or 2 umbel-like, subcorymbose or contracted, 3-7-flowered cymes. Flowers with pedicels 4.0-5.5 mm long. Corolla rotate to spreading-erect, lobes divided to base, ovate or ovate-oblong, 5 x 2.5 mm, apex obtuse, glabrous both sides; dull purple. Staminal corona: lobes tuberculate, subquadrate, apex subacute, keeled down inner surface and fused to rest of gynostegial column, 0.5-0.8 mm tall, equalling but not exceeding truncate style-stigma-head with a small raised central boss. From: Nicholas, A; Glen, M; Shuttleworth, A; Bester, SP. 2019. Apocynaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1): 321-417. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Tylophora simiana Schltr.
Perennial, slender, herbaceous, twining climber. Stems much branched, usually > 2 m long when mature, hairy. Leaves subcoriaceous, trullate to ovate, 38-100 x 18-50 mm, midrib prominent, base usually subcordate or subtruncate, round or oblique, apex acute to acuminate, sometimes flexed to one side, thinly pubescent above, glabrous to densely pubescent below; petioles 8-25 mm long. Inflorescence: peduncle 19-63 mm long, producing 2(-4), widely spaced, 5-8-flowered cymes; pedicels 6.0-8.5 mm long. Corolla rotate, divided to base; lobes ovate, 4-5 x 2.5 mm, glabrous on both surfaces; dull green. Staminal corona: lobes tuberculate, ovoid, keeled down inner surface, 0.7-1.4 mm long, equalling truncate style apex with a central boss. From: Nicholas, A; Glen, M; Shuttleworth, A; Bester, SP. 2019. Apocynaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1): 321-417. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Tylophora cordata (Thunb.) Druce
Herbaceous climber; sap clear. Leaves opposite, ovate. Flowers green to yellowish green, inflorescence bracts 1-4 mm long, not forming an involucre. From: Bruyns, PV. 2012. Apocynaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 331-343. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Tylophora cordata (Thunb.) Druce
N.E. Brown (1908) thought this species might be conspecific with Tylophora syringaefolia (now sunk under T. lycioides) however, although the gynostegial column might be similar, the isotype consulted by current author, had several distinct features setting it apart. From: Nicholas, A; Glen, M; Shuttleworth, A; Bester, SP. 2019. Apocynaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1): 321-417. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Tylophora simiana Schltr.
Mountainous hills. Sub-Escarpment Savanna. From: Nicholas, A; Glen, M; Shuttleworth, A; Bester, SP. 2019. Apocynaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1): 321-417. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Tylophora simiana Schltr.
Forest, closed shrubland/woodland near beaches. Indian Ocean Coastal Belt, Indigenous Forests, Dry Highveld Grassland, Drakensberg Grassland, Sub-Escarpment Savanna, Albany Thicket. From: Nicholas, A; Glen, M; Shuttleworth, A; Bester, SP. 2019. Apocynaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1): 321-417. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Tylophora cordata (Thunb.) Druce
Forests. From: Bruyns, PV. 2012. Apocynaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 331-343. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Tylophora cordata (Thunb.) Druce
Coast Region: King Williamstown Div.: Mount Coke. From: Brown, NE. 1908. Asclepiadeae. In: WT Thiselton-Dyer (ed.), Vacciniaceae to Gentianeae. Fl. Cap. (Harvey) 4(5): 673-864. Lovell Reeve & Co., London. [All rights reserved] As: Tylophora simiana Schltr.
King William’s Town. From: Nicholas, A; Glen, M; Shuttleworth, A; Bester, SP. 2019. Apocynaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1): 321-417. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Tylophora simiana Schltr.
George to E Cape. From: Bruyns, PV. 2012. Apocynaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 331-343. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Tylophora cordata (Thunb.) Druce
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Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature
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Names and Sources
Published in: Phytotaxa 369(3): 139 (2018)
Type: South Africa, s. loc., C.P. Thunberg s.n. (UPS-Thun 6195, holo., microfiche no. 260/14; K000305309, iso.)
Astephanus cordatus R.Br. ex Schult.
Published in: Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis [Roemer & Schultes] 6: 123 (1820)
Apocynum cordatum Thunb., nom.illegit., non Mill. (1768)
Published in: Prodr. Pl. Cap. 1: 47 (1794)
Tylophora cordata (Thunb.) Druce
Published in: Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 4(Suppl. 2): 651 (1917)
Tylophora syringifolia E.Mey.
Published in: Comm. Pl. Afr. Austr. (Meyer): 198 (1838)
Type: South Africa, Galgebosch, 1837, J.F. Drège s.n. (P00442551, lecto.; HAL0114336, HBG502762, P00442550, isolecto.). Lectotype designated by Liede-Schumann & Meve, Phytotaxa 369(3): 139 (2018).
Tylophora simiana Schltr.
Published in: Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 18(4, Beibl. 45): 33 (1894)
Vincetoxicum simianum (Schltr.) Meve & Liede
Published in: Phytotaxa 369(3): 161 (2018)
Type: South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal: Kaffraria, Mt. Coke, Oct. 1892, T.R. Sim 1305 (B†, holo.; BOL138078, lecto.; GRA0002576-0, K000305311, NU0015540-1, NU0015540-2, isolecto.). Lectotype designated by Liede-Schumann & Meve, Phytotaxa 369(3): 161 (2018).
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Gentianales
FAMILY Apocynaceae
SUBFAMILY Asclepiadoideae
TRIBE Asclepiadeae
GENUS Vincetoxicum
SPECIES cordatum
22 results for Vincetoxicum cordatum (R.Br. ex Schult.) Meve & Liede
Barcode: PRE0541411-0 Collector(s) & number: Giffen, MH, 1104 | 1942-11-30
South Africa, Eastern Cape, SEYMOUR; HOGSBACK; KAFFIRKOP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0660738-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 3192 | 1979-12-6
South Africa, Eastern Cape, PORT ELIZABETH; LONGMORE; PAS ONDER BOSBOUSTASIE
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Barcode: PRE0344218-0 Collector(s) & number: Bowker, PRE 14418 | --
South Africa, Eastern Cape, SOMERSET EAST
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Barcode: NH0127733-0 Collector(s) & number: Cloete, E, 3072 | 1995-12-12
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Transkei District. Port St Johns. Silaka Reserve. Dunes above Third Beach.
General notes: Climber. Leaves pale green with reddish tinge. Flowers green. Rare. Vegetation type: dune forest. Substrate: soil. Moisture regime: well drained. Exposure: sun.
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Barcode: PRE0344223-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 3369 | 1896-10-31
South Africa, Eastern Cape, EAST LONDON
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Barcode: PRE0344214-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 6154 | 1895-1-1
South Africa, Eastern Cape, EASTERN REGION; KOMGA
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Barcode: PRE0344226-0 Collector(s) & number: Heinecken, I, K107 | 1971-5-
South Africa, Western Cape, KEURBOOMS RIVER NAT
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Barcode: PRE0729996-0 Collector(s) & number: Mogg, AOD, 11679 | 1929-1-8
South Africa, Western Cape, GEORGE DIST.; WILDERNESS; LITTORAL SCRUB
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0645312-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 10490 | 1982-10-23
South Africa, Western Cape, GLENTANA; ABOVE COTTAGE AT WRECK EAST OF GLENTANA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0867240-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 13441 | 2016-1-26
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Umzimvubu District. Silaka Nature Reserve, ±4.5 km SW of Port St. Johns.
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Barcode: PRE0344210-0 Collector(s) & number: Vahrmeijer, J(H), 575 | 1965-3-24
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, UBOMBO DIST.; LAKE SIBAYI
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0668336-0 Collector(s) & number: Balkwill, K, 1797 | 1984-8-22
South Africa, Eastern Cape, TRANSKEI.; PORT ST JOHN'S DIST; THIRD BEACH. BESIDE CONTOUR PATH ABOVE THESEA-FACING SLOPES.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0344216-0 Collector(s) & number: Bayliss, RDA, 6864 | 1974-10-11
South Africa, Western Cape, SEDGEFIELD; RONDEVLEI
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0344212-0 Collector(s) & number: Bruce, EA, 457 | 1951-10-21
South Africa, Eastern Cape, PONDOLAND; PORT ST. JOHNS; SECOND BEACH
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0532315-0 Collector(s) & number: Jacot Guillarmod, AFMG, 7778 | 1977-2-7
South Africa, Eastern Cape, KIDDS BEACH; GULU FARM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0344227-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 13737 | 1947-5-1
South Africa, Eastern Cape, VAN STADENS PASS; HIGH FOR.
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Barcode: PRE0344219-0 Collector(s) & number: Flanagan, HG, 70 | 1889-11-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, KOMGA
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Barcode: PRE0864603-0 Collector(s) & number: Brand, R, 397 | 2001-9-26
South Africa, Western Cape, Goudveld Forest, Krisjan se nek picnic site.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0070732-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 11130 | 1973-3-14
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Umtamvuna.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0466069-0 Collector(s) & number: Moffett, RO, 688 | 1975-4-1
South Africa, Western Cape, KNYSNA; DEEPWALLS FOR. RES.; RD. THROUGH KOM SE BOS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0344213-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 9454 | 1942-12-10
South Africa, Eastern Cape, STUTTERHEIM DIV.; DOHNE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0353517-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 21402 | 1960-8-14
South Africa, Western Cape, GEORGE DIV.; HEROLD'S BAY; COASTAL FOR
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2020
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
A new endemic Vincetoxicum (Apocynaceae) in the Eastern Cape, and a conspectus of the genus for South Africa Meve, U; Heiduk, A; Liede, SPhytotaxa 447(3)185-194
2019
SERIES CHAPTER
Apocynaceae Nicholas, A; Glen, M; Shuttleworth, A; Bester, SPIn: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1)321-417
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2018
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
Vincetoxicum (Apocynaceae—Asclepiadoideae) expanded to include Tylophora and allies Liede, S; Meve, UPhytotaxa 369(3)129-184
2012
SERIES CHAPTER
Apocynaceae Bruyns, PVIn: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 331-343
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
1997
1917
1908
FLORA
Asclepiadeae Brown, NEIn: WT Thiselton-Dyer (ed.), Vacciniaceae to Gentianeae. Flora Capensis 4(5)673-864
Lovell Reeve & Co., London
No results found for Vincetoxicum cordatum (R.Br. ex Schult.) Meve & Liede
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