Ancylobothrys — 7 species

Botanical species in the genus Ancylobothrys recorded in the PlantPeers database.

Ancylobothrys amoena
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Ancylobothrys amoena

Ancylobothrys amoena

Family: Apocynaceae

Cultivation

Flowering and fruiting is usually seasonal, though in the east of its range it can occur scattered through the year.

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Ancylobothrys capensis
Edible

Ancylobothrys capensis

Ancylobothrys capensis

Family: Apocynaceae

Cultivation

A plant of subtropical to tropical areas. Young plants can be killed by frost, but older plants are more tolerant. If the tops are killed in frosty weather, then the plant will often resprout from the base.

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Ancylobothrys petersiana
Edible

Ancylobothrys petersiana

Ancylobothrys petersiana

Family: Apocynaceae

Cultivation

The plant produces sweetly-scented white flowers.

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Edible

Ancylobothrys pyriformis

Ancylobothrys pyriformis

Family: Apocynaceae

Cultivation

Fruits probably take a year from flowering to develop and ripen.

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Edible

Ancylobothrys robusta

Ancylobothrys robusta

Family: Apocynaceae

Cultivation

The plant has two flowering peaks each year, but fruits and at least some flowers can generally be found all year round.

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Ancylobothrys scandens
Edible

Ancylobothrys scandens

Ancylobothrys scandens

Family: Apocynaceae

Cultivation

Flowering and fruiting are probably usually scattered over the year.

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Edible

Ancylobothrys tayloris

Ancylobothrys tayloris

Family: Apocynaceae

Cultivation

Not known

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