Biology:Sarcostemma daltonii

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Sarcostemma daltonii
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Flowers of Sarcostemma daltonii on Fogo
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Plantae
(unranked):
Angiosperms
(unranked):
Eudicots
(unranked):
Asterids
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Apocynaceae
Genus:
Sarcostemma
Species:
S. daltonii
Binomial name
Sarcostemma daltonii
Decne., 1849
Synonyms
  • Cynanchum daltonii
  • Sarcostemma daltoni

Sarcostemma daltonii is a species of flowering plants of the family Apocynaceae. The species is endemic to Cape Verde.[2] The specific name refers to Joseph Dalton Hooker. The species was named by Joseph Decaisne in 1849. Its local name is gestiba.[3] The plant is used in traditional medicine to relieve and treat dental problems.[4]

Distribution and ecology

Sarcostemma daltonii occurs in most islands of Cape Verde except Sal, Maio and Santa Luzia.[2] It grows in arid, semi-arid and sub-humid zones.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Catarino, S.; Duarte, M.C.; Romeiras, M.M. (2017). "Cynanchum daltonii". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2017: e.T107424111A107468117. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T107424111A107468117.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/107424111/107468117. Retrieved 25 January 2019. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Oromí, Martín, Zurita & Cabrera, 2005 : Lista preliminar de especies silvestres de Cabo Verde: Hongos, Plantas y Animales Terrestres. Gobierno de Canarias, Consejería de Medio Ambiente y Ordenación Territorial, p. 46
  3. ↑ Plantas endémicas e arvores indígenas de Cabo Verde
  4. ↑ Gomes, Alda Roque; Vasconcelos, Teresa; Almeida, Helena Guimarães de (31 October 2008). "Plantas na medicina tradicional de Cabo Verde" (in pt). Plantas Medicinais e Fitoterapêuticas nos Trópicos, IICT/CCCM. p. 7. http://www2.iict.pt/archive/doc/MH_Almeida_wrkshp_plts_medic.pdf. 

Further reading


Wikidata ☰ Q3473562 entry




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