Scientific Name: Fockea capensis K. Schum.
Synonym: Cynanchum crispum, Fockea crispa
Family: Asclepiadaceae
Fockea crispa in the Boyce-Thompson Arboretum greenhouse |
Recommended Temperature Zone: USDA: 10b-12 Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 34°F (1°C) Sun Exposure: Light shade, the tuber should stay constantly in the shade Origin: South Africa (North Cape, Western Cape) Growth Habits: Semi-deciduous caudiciform vine, tuber up to 2 feet in diameter (60 cm) Propagation: Seeds cuttings |
Some authorities regard Fockea capensis as a variety of Fockea edulis. It has crinkly leaves compared to Fockea edulis smooth leaves. Fockea capensis caudex is also much more warty.
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