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Jones' waxydogbane
Scientific Name: Cycladenia humilis var. jonesii
Family: Apocynaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Jones' Waxy Dogbane (Cycladenia humilis var. jonesii)
Jones' waxy dogbane is a fascinating plant, notable for being listed as a threatened taxon.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a fleshy perennial herb.
- It has dull green leaves.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Cycladenia humilis var. jonesii (Eastw.) S.L. Welsh & N.D. Atwood
- Synonym: Cycladenia jonesii Eastw.
- Common Names: Jones' waxy dogbane, Jones' cycladenia
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Family: Apocynaceae (Dogbane Family)
Conservation Status
- Jones' waxy dogbane was listed as a threatened species by the USDI Fish and Wildlife Service in 1986 (USDI-FWS, 1986).
- In 2008 the USDI... (Note: The provided text is incomplete at this point.)
Habitat and Growth
- It is a native perennial herb.
- Minimum temperature of 15°C is needed. It is best to check night temperatures.
- During late Spring we can place them outdoors, possibly sheltered by the wind.
Related Species
- Cycladenia humilis var. venusta (Sacramento waxydogbane, Showy cycladenia) is another variety.
Further Resources
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
- Encyclopedia of Life
- US Department of Agriculture Plant Guide: JONES' WAXY DOGBANE (plants.usda.gov)