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Sacramento waxydogbane
Scientific Name: Cycladenia humilis
Family: Apocynaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Sacramento Waxydogbane (Cycladenia humilis)
Cycladenia humilis, commonly known as Sacramento waxydogbane, is a rare and interesting wildflower found in the western and southwestern United States. It belongs to the dogbane family (Apocynaceae).
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cycladenia humilis Benth.
- Common Names: Sacramento waxydogbane, Sacramento waxy-dogbane, Jones' cycladenia, Jones' waxy dogbane, Showy cycladenia
- Family: Apocynaceae (Dogbane family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Genus: Cycladenia (monotypic, meaning it contains only one species)
- Synonyms: Cycladenia humilis var. tomentosa (A. Gray) A. Gray
Distribution and Habitat
- Found in mountainous areas of the southwestern USA and specifically mentioned in locations such as Brokeoff Mountain Trail in Lassen Volcanic National Park, California.
- It is a native perennial herb that grows in central and northern areas.
Morphological Characteristics
- Herbaceous perennial with broad ovoid something (the text is cut off here)
- Forb/herb growth habit
- Perennial duration
Quirky Facts
- Cycladenia humilis is the sole member of its genus, Cycladenia, making it a unique plant from a taxonomic perspective.
Cultivation Notes
- Avoid excessive watering, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
- Young or recently sheltered plants may require more frequent watering compared to established adult specimens.
Further Information
- Discover Life provides a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cycladenia humilis.
- Encyclopedia of Life also provides information on the plant.