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waxydogbane

Scientific Name: Cycladenia

Family: Apocynaceae

Category: Dicot

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Cycladenia humilis: The Sacramento Waxydogbane

Cycladenia humilis, commonly known as Sacramento waxydogbane or simply waxydogbane, is a unique plant with interesting characteristics. This herbaceous perennial, primarily found in mountainous regions of the southwestern United States, holds the distinction of being the sole member of its genus.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cycladenia humilis Benth.
  • Family: Apocynaceae (Dogbane family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Genus: Cycladenia (monotypic)
  • Common Names: Sacramento waxydogbane, waxydogbane

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to mountainous areas in the southwestern United States.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Herbaceous perennial plant.

Subspecies and Varieties

  • Cycladenia humilis var. jonesii (Eastw.) S.L. Welsh & N.D. Atwood (Jones' waxydogbane or Jones' cycladenia)
  • Synonym: Cycladenia jonesii Eastw.
  • Cycladenia humilis var. venusta

Conservation Status

  • Jones' waxy dogbane (Cycladenia humilis var. jonesii) was listed as a threatened species by the USDI Fish and Wildlife Service in 1986.

Quirky Facts

  • Cycladenia humilis is the sole member of the monotypic genus Cycladenia.