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Datasheet Publication:
Oct-2007 (last update: none)
Citation for this page
Mifsud, S. (2007). Online Flora of the Maltese Islands (2002-2026): Periploca angustifolia - datasheet published on Oct-2007. Retrieved on 06-Aug-2026 from https://www.MaltaWildPlants.com/APCY/#APCY
Nomenclature and General Information
Species name :
Periploca angustifoliaLabill.
Published in Bot. Jour. Linn. Soc. 64: 375 (1971)
Apocynaceae Juss. (The Dogbane Family) 7 species from the Apocynaceae family are recorded from the Maltese Islands.
English name(s) :
African Wolfbane, Wolfbane
Maltese name(s) :
Siġret il-ħarir, Siġra tal-Ħarir
Status for Malta :
Subendemic. Found in Malta and neighbouring territories such as in Sicily,
Lampedusa, Pantelleria, and other islands.
Frequency :
Very Common Common Frequent Scarce Rare Very rare Extinct
Growth form :
Germination type [info]: Dicotyledon
Raunkiaer lifeform [info]: Nano-Phanerophyte ( small trees to large shrubs, usually shorter than 5 m )
Legal Protection :
Not legally protected till the last update of this website (22/Aug/2025)
Red List (1989) :
Threatened status for the Maltese Islands and has been listed in the Red Data Book (1st ed.)
Flowering Time :
November – April
Colour of Flowers:
Red, Violet or Green
Toxicity:
May cause allergic reactions or irritation in contact with the skin or mucous membranes
Name Derivation :
Periploca: From the Greek peri meaning around, and ploka, meaning twisted or woven, referring to its twining habit of many species of this genus. (Greek origin)
angustifolia: Leaves that are narrow. (Latin origin)
Planting in rural areas :
Encouraged to be planted in the wild that is in rural areas including ODZ.
Remarks :
Commonly forms a compact shrub, but when in complete shade, the habit becomes an elongated sub-climber with sparse branches and well-spaced, extended leaf internodes.
Description, Habitat and Distribution
Botanical Description
Data will be available in the next update of this website.
Habitat in Europe
Data will be available in the next update of this website.
Preferred habitat in Malta
Garigue and rocky boulder scrub, sometimes also in exposed parts or borders of maquis
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Species Images (45 images)
Periploca angustifolia - Image Code: PPLAN-0.
Periploca angustifolia - Image Code: PPLAN-1.
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Periploca angustifolia - Image Code: PPLAN-4.
Periploca angustifolia - Image Code: PPLAN-5.
Periploca angustifolia - Image Code: PPLAN-6.
Periploca angustifolia - Image Code: PPLAN-7.
Periploca angustifolia - Image Code: PPLAN-8.
Periploca angustifolia - Image Code: PPLAN-9.
Periploca angustifolia - Image Code: PPLAN-10.
Periploca angustifolia - Image Code: PPLAN-11.
Periploca angustifolia - Image Code: PPLAN-12.
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Periploca angustifolia - Image Code: PPLAN-17.
Periploca angustifolia - Image Code: PPLAN-18.
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Periploca angustifolia - Image Code: PPLAN-20.
Periploca angustifolia - Image Code: PPLAN-21.
Periploca angustifolia - Image Code: PPLAN-22.
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Periploca angustifolia - Image Code: PPLAN-31.
Periploca angustifolia - Image Code: PPLAN-32.
Periploca angustifolia - Image Code: PPLAN-33.
Periploca angustifolia - Image Code: PPLAN-34.
Periploca angustifolia - Image Code: PPLAN-35.
Periploca angustifolia - Image Code: PPLAN-36.
Periploca angustifolia - Image Code: PPLAN-37.
Periploca angustifolia - Image Code: PPLAN-38.
Periploca angustifolia - Image Code: PPLAN-39.
Periploca angustifolia - Image Code: PPLAN-40.
Periploca angustifolia - Image Code: PPLAN-41.
Periploca angustifolia - Image Code: PPLAN-42.
Periploca angustifolia - Image Code: PPLAN-43.
Periploca angustifolia - Image Code: PPLAN-44.
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