Raphionacme longifolia (Raphionacme )

Raphionacme longifolia (Raphionacme) green plant with thick stem and long narrow leaves on a table
Raphionacme longifolia (Raphionacme) with thick stems and slender green leaves sitting on a wooden table.

Botanical name: Raphionacme longifolia

Common name: Raphionacme

Family: Apocynaceae    (Formerly:Asclepiadaceae)

Subfamily: Asclepiadoideae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Vine or creeper plantPlant with caudexPlant form: Climbing or creeping vine; plant with caudex
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Unusual colorFlower color: Unusual color
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

Small growing tuberous rooted vine. The flowers are greenish-purple. In cultivation the plants are usually grown in semi shade, with the tubers wholly or partially exposed to prevent scorching and rotting of the roots.

Similar plants: Raphionacme longifolia (Raphionacme )


Raphionacme longifolia (Raphionacme) green plant with close up of small dark purple flower
Raphionacme longifolia (Raphionacme) with narrow green leaves and small buds near a purple flower
Raphionacme longifolia (Raphionacme) green leaves and tan caudex with small brown buds on stems
Raphionacme longifolia (Raphionacme) potted with narrow green foliage and a thick tan caudex root structure


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