Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
capense
ID:
1103642

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 45: 6 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001102980

Common Names

  • Stenostelma capense
  • Cape Stenostelma
  • Cape False Foxglove

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Description

Stenostelma capense (also called Cape Stenostelma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to South Africa, and is found in rocky places, grassland and bushveld. It has small, yellow flowers and succulent leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Stenostelma capense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Stenostelma capense are white, with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenostelma capense is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils.

Where to Find Stenostelma capense

Stenostelma capense can be found in South Africa.

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,

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