Raphionacme — 5 species

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

Raphionacme brownii
Edible

Raphionacme brownii

Raphionacme brownii

Family: Apocynaceae

Cultivation

A plant of the semi-arid tropics.

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Raphionacme hirsuta
Edible

Raphionacme hirsuta

Raphionacme hirsuta

Family: Apocynaceae

Cultivation

A plant of the subtropics, just entering into the tropics in southern Africa. Requires a very free-draining soil with plenty of moisture in the growing season and a distinct dry season when it is dormant.

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Raphionacme splendens
Edible

Raphionacme splendens

Raphionacme splendens

Family: Apocynaceae

Cultivation

A plant of the drier tropics. Requires a very well-drained soil and a position in full sun.

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Raphionacme utilis

Raphionacme utilis

Raphionacme utilis

Family: Apocynaceae

Cultivation

A plant of the semi-arid tropics. It grows in areas where the dry season is about 7 months long and mists occur at other times of the year. Requires a sunny position.

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Raphionacme velutina
Edible

Raphionacme velutina

Raphionacme velutina

Family: Apocynaceae

Cultivation

Found in the wild in dry, open places, uually in sandy soils.

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