Ancylobothrys capensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capensis
ID:
971647
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Oliv.) Pichon
Source:
wcs
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Mém. Inst. Franç. Afrique Noire 35: 297 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970985
Common Names
- Capensis Ancylobothrys
- Capensis Cape Jasmine
- Capensis Cape Jessamine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ancylobothrys capensis (also called Cape Ancylobothrys, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to tropical Africa. It has small, white flowers and is found in moist, lowland forests and is often found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and firebreaks.
Uses & Benefits
Ancylobothrys capensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ancylobothrys capensis has white flowers with yellow centers and a strong, sweet fragrance. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ancylobothrys capensis is a shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Ancylobothrys capensis
Ancylobothrys capensis can be found in the Cape Floristic Region of South Africa.
Species in the Ancylobothrys genus
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-8828: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
Marcel Pichon (1921-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pichon' in the authors string.