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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 &amp 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)