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Microloma - Apocynaceae
Posted: Sun May 02, 2021 10:31 am
by Rogan
Does anybody grow Microloma species, especially M. calycina? I encountered this plant high in the Richtersveld one day; it has succulent stems superficially similar to some of the more succulent Ceropegia species - the flowers are very striking indeed:
Re: Microloma - Apocynaceae
Posted: Sun May 02, 2021 10:40 am
by Herts Mike
I’d like to...
Re: Microloma - Apocynaceae
Posted: Sun May 02, 2021 11:48 am
by Pattock
Herts Mike wrote: ↑Sun May 02, 2021 10:40 am
I’d like to...
Me, too. Very unusual flowers. In the Astephaninae section of the Asclepiadeae, the last time I looked.
The fruit pods are eaten as a snack.
Re: Microloma - Apocynaceae
Posted: Sun May 02, 2021 7:17 pm
by ralphrmartin
Certainly showy, isn't it?!