Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jenkinsii
ID:
526209

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Pott

Source:
cmp

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Ann. Transvaal Mus. 4: 206 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525541

Common Names

  • Jenkinsii
  • Jenkins' Alepidea
  • Jenkins' Daisy

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Description

Alepidea jenkinsii (also called Jenkins' 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 jenkinsii 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alepidea jenkinsii has small white flowers, with a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alepidea jenkinsii is a hardy evergreen groundcover that is native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Alepidea jenkinsii

Alepidea jenkinsii can be found in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.

Alepidea jenkinsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alepidea jenkinsii?

Alepidea jenkinsii

What is the common name of Alepidea jenkinsii?

Jenkin's Alepidea

What is the natural habitat of Alepidea jenkinsii?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2628081: Based on the initial data import
Reino Pott (1869-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Pott' in the authors string.