Glabra, volubilis, alte scandens; ramis lignosis teretibus verruculosis, densius foliatis; foliis coriaccis glaberrimis, oblongis obtusis petiolatis, 8-12 cm. longis, 8-4 cm. latis, petiolo 1-1.5 cm. longo; cymis extra-axillaribus terminalibusve laxe corymbosis, plurifloris, foliis brevioribus, pedunculo pedicellisque brevibus glabris; calycis segmentis lanceolatis triangularibus acutis glabris; corolla patula, tubo subnullo; lobis carnosulis angnste lanceolatis acutissimis subflexuosis, 1.2 cm. longis; coronte foliolis erectis flexnosis setaceo-filiformibus acutissimis, gynostegium plure quam duplo excedentibus, corollae lobis subduplo brevioribus; antheris conniventibus, filamentis liberis, circuitu ovatis apice appendiculo obtuso glaberrimo donatis, loculis basin versus divergentibus; polliniis granulosis ovato-oblongis obtusis, caudicula brevi, glandula bene conspicua rotundato-quadrata. From: Schlechter, FRR. 1894. Contributions to South African Asclepiadology. J. Bot. 32(381): 257-263. [https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/109875#page/334/mode/1up] [All rights reserved] As: Pentopetia natalensis Schltr.
Woody, twining climber, 10 (-15) m long; stems stout, reddish brown. Leaves spreading, with interpetiolar stipular ridge; lamina narrowly oblong, 80-137 x 14-58 mm, apex obtuse, apiculate tip up to 14 mm long; midvein embossed above, prominent below, secondary veins at right angles to it, pronounced. Inflorescences axillary, cymose, 1-8-flowered. Flowers rotate, partly epigynous. Corolla yellow-green; lobes with median purple-brown line, almost free to base, twisted in middle, 12-14 x 4 mm; tube 1-2 mm long. Corona green, quadrate-triangular, upper outer edges shoulder-like, filiform appendage 8.0-8.5 mm long. Stamen apex connivent over style-stigma-head. Follicles paired, almost woody, widely divergent, narrowly fusiform, beak outwardly recurved and hooked. 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: Ischnolepis natalensis (Schltr.) Venter
The only noteworthy difference between our plant and the Mascarene species of Pentopetia lies in the very short tube of the corolla, and the glabrous appendices of the anthers. From: Schlechter, FRR. 1894. Contributions to South African Asclepiadology. J. Bot. 32(381): 257-263. [https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/109875#page/334/mode/1up] [All rights reserved] As: Pentopetia natalensis Schltr.
Coastal or inland forest, woodland margins, slopes of steep ravines, alt. 50-700 m. Indigenous Forests. 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: Ischnolepis natalensis (Schltr.) Venter
335 to 667 m
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
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: Kew Bull. 9(2): 362 (1954)
Type: South Africa. KwaZulu-Natal, Port Shepstone (3030), “Umbogotwino” [Umbogintwini] (-BB), not far from “Umlaas” [Umlazi], flowered in the Natal Botanic Garden in July 1886, Wood 3634 (K, neo.) Neotype designated by Venter & Venter, South African Journal of Botany 88: 427 (2013).
Pentopetia natalensis Schltr.
Published in: J. Bot. 32: 257 (1894)
Tacazzea natalensis (Schltr.) N.E.Br.
Published in: Fl. Cap. (Harvey) 4(1,4): 541 (1907)
Ischnolepis natalensis (Schltr.) Venter
Published in: Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 88: 565 (2001)
| Common name | Language | Reference/barcode | Published as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Propeller vine | English | Pooley, ES. 1998. A field guide to wildflowers KwaZulu-Natal and the eastern region, 1 ed. Natal Flora Publications Trust, Durban. |
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Gentianales
FAMILY Apocynaceae
SUBFAMILY Periplocoideae
GENUS Petopentia
SPECIES natalensis
21 results for Petopentia natalensis (Schltr.) Bullock
Barcode: NH0144110-0 Collector(s) & number: Ngwenya, AM, 2063 | 2001-2-15
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Thuthwini District, Ntimbankulu/Dweshula. Near foot path to Mabheleni Village through Ntimbankulu Forest.
General notes: Zulu Botanical Knowledge Project. IsiZulu name: isiphahluka.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0126460-0 Collector(s) & number: Abbott, ATD, 6437 | 1994-10-19
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Nqabeni, 3km West of Mzinhlanga River.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0133354-0 Collector(s) & number: Ramdhani, 101 | 2000-11-29
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Oribi. Rock of Gibraltar, ñ 300m below Gibraltar Store (on D419), at the base of Rock.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0662001-0 Collector(s) & number: van Eeden, JA, B373 | 1983-11-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, TRANSKEI; WILLOWVALE DISTRICT; NGQAQINI ADMIN. GEBIED
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0117668-0 Collector(s) & number: Ngwenya, AM, 1012 | 1992-9-29
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Doesberg, Sondela Farm.
General notes: Forest margin. Partial shade, eastern aspect, steep slope. Climber. Flowers: yellowish-green. Milky latex. Common.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0634312-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 5050 | 1981-10-31
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, UMDONI PARK
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0344490-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 2664 | 1955-7-18
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, HLABISA DIST.; HLUHLUWE GAME RES.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0113759-0 Collector(s) & number: Cloete, E, 1534 | 1991-12-21
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Willowvale, Qora River Mouth, north bank of estuary.
General notes: Forest edge, mud, dolerite. Sun, southern aspect, moderate slope. Creeper, 5m long. Leathery green leaves. Latex from wound. Rare.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0547286-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 6032 | 1965-9-14
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, APPELSBOSCH MISSION; IN KLOOF BUSH IN WATERFALL RAVINE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0346065-0 Collector(s) & number: Repton, JE, 6036 | 1963-8-7
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, LEBOMBO MTS.; JOZINI; PONGOLA POORT
General notes: Frequent, climber 10-15 ft high. Flowers yellow-brown.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0524845-0 Collector(s) & number: Nicholson, HB, 1786 | 1977-10-1
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, UMTAMVUNA NAT. RES.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0344486-0 Collector(s) & number: Rudatis, AGH, 1702 | 1912-10-16
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ALEXANDRIA DIV.; DUMISA STA.; IFAFO
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0565138-0 Collector(s) & number: Jacobsen, NHG, 5521 | 1997-8-26
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Vryheid District: Coronation; Farm 2 of Schurwerand 9601, ± 23 km N of Coronation on the Bivane River.
General notes: Vegetation type: grassland - open woodland. Substrate: rocky. Well - drained. Soil type: loam. Lithology: quartzite. Exposure: full sun. Aspect: S. Slope: moderate. Biotic effect: undisturbed. Climber. 2,0 m tall. Purple venation on underside of leaves. Flowers: green with white corona. Root a tuber. Growing on rocky outcrop, climbing over small trees and shrubs. Also found in gorge in more shady conditions. Rare.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0639171-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 6107 | 1983-8-4
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, UMTAMVUNA NAT. RES.; HAZELRIDGE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0344488-0 Collector(s) & number: Morris, JW, 915 | 1966-4-1
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, CAMPERDOWN DIST.; SHONGWENI DAM
General notes: Milky latex. Climbing on Combretum guenzii.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0344489-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 13000B | 1946-10-10
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, IMFULI VALLEY; NE. OF MELMOTH
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0072047-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 9833 | 1970-3-12
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Gibraltar.
General notes: Mountain slope bush. Climber, common.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0003722-0 Collector(s) & number: Ngwenya, AM, 1012 | 1992-9-29
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Lower Tugela District: New Guelderland; Doesberg, Sondela Farm. Forest margin.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0344491-0 Collector(s) & number: Morris, JW, 1031 | 1966-9-21
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, CAMPERDOWN DIST.; SHONGWENI DAM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0809116-0 Collector(s) & number: Archer, RH, 2107 | 1994-7-25
South Africa, Mpumalanga, E of Barberton; Honeybird Creek.
General notes: Sandstone. Pachycaul, 250 mm diam, creeper. Flowers yellowish-green with pinkish stripes. Conf. C.L. Bredenkamp
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0044238-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 2664 | 1955-4-18
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Hluhluwe Game Reserve.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
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
2013
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
A taxonomic revision of Petopentia (Apocynaceae: Periplocoideae) Venter, HJT; Venter, AMSouth African Journal of Botany 88: 425-431
2001
1998
BOOK
A field guide to wildflowers KwaZulu-Natal and the eastern region, 1 ed. Pooley, ESNatal Flora Publications Trust, Durban
1997
1954
1894
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
Contributions to South African Asclepiadology Schlechter, FRRJournal of Botany, British and Foreign 32(381)257-263
No results found for Petopentia natalensis (Schltr.) Bullock
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