Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capensis
ID:
526180

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Berg.) R.A.Dyer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 17: 138 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525512

Common Names

  • Capensis
  • Cape Alepidea
  • Cape Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Alepidea ciliaris F.Delaroche [unknown]
  • Alepidea ciliaris caffrorum H.Wolff [unknown]
  • Alepidea ciliaris cathcartensis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Alepidea ciliaris cordata (E.Mey.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Alepidea ciliaris lanceolata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Alepidea ciliaris moltenensis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Alepidea ciliaris serrata (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Alepidea ordata E.Mey. [unknown]
  • Alepidea lanceolata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Alepidea moltenensis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Astrantia capensis Druce [unknown]
  • Astrantia ciliaris L.f. [unknown]
  • Alepidea capensis capensis [unknown]

Description

Alepidea capensis (also called Cape Alepidea, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in open woodlands, heath and dry sclerophyll forests. It has grey-green foliage and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Alepidea capensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Alepidea capensis var. tenella (Schltr. & H.Wolff) Weim.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Alepidea capensis are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have yellow-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alepidea capensis is a shrub or small tree which can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be pruned to shape.

Where to Find Alepidea capensis

Alepidea capensis is native to South Africa.

Alepidea capensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alepidea capensis?

Alepidea capensis

What is the common name of Alepidea capensis?

Cape Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Alepidea capensis?

Dry grassland, scrub and rocky outcrops

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References