Observations in the Family: Apocynaceae

English Name: Milkweeds

Melkbos

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Location: R512, Hartbeespoort
Observed on: 11th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 11th July 2013
Likely ID: Gomphocarpus tomentosus subsp. tomentosus
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
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Creeper1

Creeper1
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Location: 44 Bushbuck Lane, off De Stades
Observed on: 19th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 10th July 2013
Likely ID: Monkey Rope (Cynanchum ellipticum)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Kalk Bay mini creeper

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By: magrietb
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Location: Echo valley forest, Kalk Bay, Table Mountain NP
Observed on: 7th July 2013
Added to iSpot: 9th July 2013
Likely ID: Astephanus triflorus
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Quaqua Mammillaris

Quaqua Mammillaris flower
By: Francois Kriel
Location: Komaggas, Springbok
Observed on: 7th July 2013
Added to iSpot: 7th July 2013
Likely ID: Quaqua mammillaris
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Stapelia

Tromotriche pedunculata
By: Francois Kriel
Location: 704, Taaibos St
Observed on: 7th July 2013
Added to iSpot: 7th July 2013
Likely ID: Tridentea aperta
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Diplorhynchus condylocarpon

Diplorhynchus condylocarpon
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Location: Menongue
Observed on: 14th October 2012
Added to iSpot: 7th July 2013
Likely ID: Diplorhynchus condylocarpon
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Climber

Climber
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Contour track Kalk Bay To Mimetes Valley
Observed on: 30th June 2013
Added to iSpot: 6th July 2013
Likely ID: Astephanus triflorus
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
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Apocynaceae, Rooiberg pass

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By: rudi von staden
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Location: Rooiberg pass
Observed on: 22nd June 2013
Added to iSpot: 30th June 2013
Likely ID: Gomphocarpus cancellatus
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Cynanchum natalitium 1274

Cynanchum natalitium 1274
By: Graham G
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: R102, Entaba
Observed on: 28th June 2013
Added to iSpot: 30th June 2013
Likely ID: Klimop (Cynanchum natalitium)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Karoo Numnum

Karoo Numnum
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Vrolikheid Nature Reserve cycle trail
Observed on: 16th June 2013
Added to iSpot: 30th June 2013
Likely ID: Karoo Numnum (Carissa haematocarpa)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Violet & White Cones

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By: Billy Magan
South African National Parks Honorary Rangers
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Location: Silvermine East Car Park Table Mountain National Park
Observed on: 15th April 2013
Added to iSpot: 29th June 2013
Likely ID: Gomphocarpus cancellatus
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Madagascar Periwinkle

Madagascar Periwinkle
By: Billy Magan
South African National Parks Honorary Rangers
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Location: 76, Old Klipfontein Rd
Observed on: 15th April 2013
Added to iSpot: 29th June 2013
Likely ID: Pink Periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0
Description: Dark Pink Periwinkle flower

Impala Lily

Impala Lily
By: Brian KD2
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Location: Kruger, Northern Timbavati
Observed on: 28th June 2013
Added to iSpot: 29th June 2013
Likely ID: Impala Lily (Adenium multiflorum)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0

Moth catcher at Alphen greenbelt

Moth catcher at Alphen greenbelt
By: Stevo
South African National Biodiversity Institute
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Location: Alphen Greenbelt, Constantia, Cape Town
Observed on: 18th April 2013
Added to iSpot: 28th June 2013
Likely ID: Moth catcher (Araujia sericifera)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 3

Toad Tree - Tabernaemontana elegans

Toad Tree - Tabernaemontana elegans 1.1
By: Brian KD2
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Location: Lowveld National Botanical Garden, Nelspruit
Observed on: 22nd June 2013
Added to iSpot: 27th June 2013
Likely ID: Bushveld Toadtree (Tabernaemontana elegans)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Karoo Numnum

Karoo Numnum
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Kleinberg Trail McGregor at hillside emblem
Observed on: 15th June 2013
Added to iSpot: 26th June 2013
Likely ID: Karoo Numnum (Carissa haematocarpa)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1

Karoo Numnum

Karoo Numnum
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Kleinberg Trail McGregor
Observed on: 15th June 2013
Added to iSpot: 26th June 2013
Likely ID: Carissa haematocarpa
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Wild Cotton

Gomphocarpus cancellatus
By: Mo
Botanical Society of South AfricaMountain Club of SA (Cape Town)
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Location: Baskloof
Observed on: 23rd June 2013
Added to iSpot: 25th June 2013
Likely ID: Wild Cotton (Gomphocarpus cancellatus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0

Sarcostemma viminale

Sarcostemma viminale
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Location: Blouhoog
Observed on: 22nd June 2013
Added to iSpot: 25th June 2013
Likely ID: Sarcostemma viminale subsp. thunbergii
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Carissa edulis

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By: Brian KD2
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Location: Kruger, Orpen Gate Region
Observed on: 24th June 2013
Added to iSpot: 25th June 2013
Likely ID: Simple-spine Numnum (Carissa edulis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Num Num

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By: Dagmar Gleiss
Mountain Club of SA (Cape Town)South African National Parks Honorary Rangers
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Location: 6 Africander Ave, Kommetjie, South Africa
Observed on: 10th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 24th June 2013
Likely ID: Fork-Spined Carissa (Carissa bispinosa)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1

Wildflower Western Cape

Wildflower Western Cape
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Location: Outeniqua Mountains, South Cape DC
Observed on: 5th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd June 2013
Likely ID: Spantou (Sarcostemma viminale subsp. viminale)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Another parasite pyramid - bottom level - Montagu WCape

Another parasite pyramid - bottom level - Montagu WCape
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Location: Pietersfontein, Montagu WCape
Observed on: 5th June 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd June 2013
Likely ID: Karoonoem-Noem (Carissa haematocarpa)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1

Sarcostemma

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Location: Richtersveld NP, Domorogh Pass Area
Observed on: 22nd March 2013
Added to iSpot: 21st June 2013
Likely ID: Caustic Bush (Sarcostemma viminale subsp. viminale)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Pachypodium

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Location: Namuskluft
Observed on: 22nd March 2013
Added to iSpot: 21st June 2013
Likely ID: Halfmens (Pachypodium namaquanum)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0

Hoodia

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Location: Tankwa Karoo NP near Skaapwachterspos
Observed on: 13th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 21st June 2013
Likely ID: Bobbejaanghaap (Hoodia gordonii)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Gomphocarpus

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Location: D831, Hardap, near Duwisib
Observed on: 25th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 21st June 2013
Likely ID: Gomphocarpus fruticosus
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 2

unknown plant

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Location: Game Lodge near Addo
Observed on: 23rd October 2012
Added to iSpot: 21st June 2013
Likely ID: Caustic Bush (Sarcostemma viminale subsp. viminale)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 3
Description: perhaps also an Euphorbia

prickly Flower in pink from Addo

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By: Gabi MiebachGabi Miebach's reputation in PlantsGabi Miebach's reputation in PlantsGabi Miebach's reputation in Plants
Location: Game Lodge near Addo
Observed on: 22nd October 2012
Added to iSpot: 20th June 2013
Likely ID: Pachypodium succulentum
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 2
Description: I have no clue to this plant.

Kanniedood, Periwinkle

Kanniedood, Periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus)
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Location: 28ste laan, Rietfontein
Observed on: 20th February 2005
Added to iSpot: 19th June 2013
Likely ID: Periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Diplorhynchus condylocarpon

Diplorhynchus condylocarpon
By: Jan-Hendrik
Botanical Society of South Africa
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Location: De Voetpadkloof near Middelburg MP
Observed on: 11th June 2013
Added to iSpot: 17th June 2013
Likely ID: Hornpod Tree (Diplorhynchus condylocarpon)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

6-IMG_3631

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By: Pam KnipePam Knipe's reputation in Plants
Location: Tafelberg Rd, Table Mountain National Park
Observed on: 15th June 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th June 2013
Likely ID: Gomphocarpus cancellatus
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 3

Carissa fl

Carissa fl
By: Cassine
South African National Biodiversity Institute
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Location: Smedmore forest, Umtamvuna NR
Observed on: 30th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th June 2013
Likely ID: Forest Numnum (Carissa bispinosa)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Small fl form of C. wyliei (Boon 2010 Trees: 498).

Cynanachum ellipticum dt

Cynanachum ellipticum dt
By: outramps
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Location: Goukamma Nature Reserve
Observed on: 22nd February 2013
Added to iSpot: 13th June 2013
Likely ID: Astephanus zeyheri
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 2
Description: Climber to 3m. Leaves opposite, elliptic to ovate. Flowers in axillary clusters, brown or green, corona white, cup-shaped, irregularly crenate, gynsostemium sessile.

Force feeding by sunbirds

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Location: R382, Port Nolloth
Observed on: 8th June 2013
Added to iSpot: 12th June 2013
Likely ID: Microloma calycinum
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 6

Lavrania

Lavrania
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Location: D3705, Sesfontein
Observed on: 5th June 2013
Added to iSpot: 12th June 2013
Likely ID: Lavrania haagnerae
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Richtersveld -smelly

Richtersveld -smelly
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Location: R382, Port Nolloth
Observed on: 8th June 2013
Added to iSpot: 12th June 2013
Likely ID: Tridentea pachyrrhiza
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

DSCN4709

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Location: R342, Addo Elephant National Park
Observed on: 3rd June 2013
Added to iSpot: 11th June 2013
Likely ID: Bokhoring (Cynanchum ellipticum)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: I photographed this creeper growing in the Spekboom hedge at the viewpoint at Domkrag Dam in Addo Elephant National Park on 3 June 2013. Sorry about the poor quality of the picture, the wind was blowing a gale. I have no idea as to the identity, so any pointers will be welcomed.

Succulent in sandy path

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By: Caroline Voget
Botanical Society of South AfricaFriends of Meadowridge Common
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Location: Kruger National Park, Bateleur Camp,
Observed on: 31st May 2013
Added to iSpot: 8th June 2013
Likely ID: Orbea rogersii
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Growing along the sandy path to our hut in Bataleur Camp, Kruger. About 10 cm high.No evidence of flower or fruit.

Tridentea gemmiflora

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By: Riaan
Succulent Society of South Africa
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Location: R353, Fraserburg
Observed on: 19th October 2012
Added to iSpot: 7th June 2013
Likely ID: Tridentea gemmiflora
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Eustegia

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Location: Wedderwill Country Estate
Observed on: 17th September 2010
Added to iSpot: 7th June 2013
Likely ID: Dwarf Milkroof (Eustegia minuta)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1

Toad Tree

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By: Mike Rex
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Location: Chilojo Camp Site - Gonarezhou
Observed on: 29th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 6th June 2013
Likely ID: Toad Tree (Tabernaemontana elegans)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Milkweed in the Kruger Park

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By: Caroline Voget
Botanical Society of South AfricaFriends of Meadowridge Common
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Location: Kruger National Park, N'wamanzi view point
Observed on: 28th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 6th June 2013
Likely ID: Melktou (Sarcostemma viminale subsp. viminale)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 1
Description: Scrambling. Yellow-cream flowers.

parasite?

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By: MichMich's reputation in Plants
Location: R44, Porterville
Observed on: 1st November 2010
Added to iSpot: 4th June 2013
Likely ID: Bokhoring (Microloma tenuifolium)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 3

Stapelia grandiflora

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By: vynbos
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Location: 3, Elizabeth Cl
Observed on: 31st May 2013
Added to iSpot: 3rd June 2013
Likely ID: Stapelia grandiflora var. grandiflora
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Pachypodium

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By: James Deacon
South African National Biodiversity Institute
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Location: Richtersveld National Park
Observed on: 16th May 2010
Added to iSpot: 3rd June 2013
Likely ID: Pachypodium namaquanum
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 7
Comments: 3

Vinca major

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By: johanbaard
South African National Parks
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Location: Buffelsnek SF , South Cape, WC, RSA
Observed on: 31st May 2013
Added to iSpot: 2nd June 2013
Likely ID: Blue Periwinkle (Vinca major)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0
Description: alien at Dieprivier picnic site

Fockea capensis

Fockea capensis
By: Nicky
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Location: Perdepoort
Observed on: 12th April 2013
Added to iSpot: 1st June 2013
Likely ID: Fockea capensis
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0
Description: Plant with milky sap.

Orbea

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Location: Boyes Drive, Table Mountain National Park
Observed on: 21st May 2013
Added to iSpot: 28th May 2013
Likely ID: Orbea variegata
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 9
Comments: 5

Bitter (-wortel) mooi van naby!

Xysmalobium undulatum - flower
By: Jan-Hendrik
Botanical Society of South Africa
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Location: Brandfort District
Observed on: 10th February 2013
Added to iSpot: 28th May 2013
Likely ID: Xysmalobium undulatum var. ensifolium
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1

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