Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.f.) Bullock
Source:
tro
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 10: 284 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001100969
Common Names
- Pentatropis capensis
- Cape Pentatropis
- Cape Five-Horned Flower
Description
Pentatropis capensis (also called Cape Pentatropis, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial native to South Africa. It has long, narrow, lanceolate leaves that are usually green in color. It grows in open, sunny areas in the temperate and subtropical regions of South Africa.
Uses & Benefits
Pentatropis capensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pentatropis capensis has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pentatropis capensis is a succulent plant that is native to South Africa. It is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that can reach up to 15 cm in height. It has thick, fleshy leaves that are arranged in a rosette pattern. It produces yellow flowers in summer. It is best grown in well-draining soil in a sunny location. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Pentatropis capensis
Pentatropis capensis can be found in South Africa.
Species in the Pentatropis 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,