Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
capensis
ID:
752484

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Redouté

Source:
wcs

Year:
1807

Citation Micro:
Liliac. 4: t. 193 (1807)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000751817

Common Names

  • Veltheimia Capensis
  • Cape Veltheimia
  • Cape Veltheimia Palm

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Description

Veltheimia capensis (also called Cape Velvet Flower, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant that is native to South Africa. It has long, strap-like leaves and produces bright pink flowers in the summer. It is found in grasslands and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Veltheimia capensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, coughs, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veltheimia capensis has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two leaves with parallel veins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veltheimia capensis is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should take root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Veltheimia capensis

Veltheimia capensis can be found in South Africa.

Veltheimia capensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veltheimia capensis?

Veltheimia capensis

What is the common name of Veltheimia capensis?

Capensis Veltheimia

What is the natural habitat of Veltheimia capensis?

Dry, rocky areas in South Africa

Species in the Veltheimia genus

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-291342: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Redouté' in the authors string.