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Raphionacme palustris Seeds

The Raphionacme genus belongs to the Apocynaceae family and consists of 36 species. All but one Arabian specie are found exclusively in Africa. The 35 African species can be found from the southern fringes of the Sahara Desert to South Africa, growing in grassland and savanna. These caudiciform plants are mostly prostrate, erect or climbing herbaceous geophytes, typified by a usually spindle-shaped taproot tuber, also referred to as a caudex. They make excellent pot plants and do well in garden when planted in raised beds with well-drained soil. In cultivation the plants are usually grown in semi shade, with the caudex partially exposed.

Raphionacme palustris is a South African indigenous species. It grows to 50cm in height. It is normally found growing in damp areas. It has branched stems and large leaves with translucent veins. It bears clusters of small flowers which are followed by erect long fruits.