Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.H.Bailey) B.Nord.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 50: 72 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334479
Common Names
- Crassothonna capensis
- Cape Crassothonna
- Cape Daisy
Description
Crassothonna capensis (also called Cape Crassothonna, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Crassothonna capensis is used as an ornamental plant and to stabilize soil on slopes and banks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crassothonna capensis is a small, yellow, globular head. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened and oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are slender, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crassothonna capensis can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. When propagating from seeds, the seeds should be sown in moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. When propagating from cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location until they have rooted.
Where to Find Crassothonna capensis
Crassothonna capensis is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
Crassothonna capensis FAQ
What type of plant is Crassothonna capensis?
Crassothonna capensis is a species of shrub in the family Myrtaceae.
Where is Crassothonna capensis native to?
Crassothonna capensis is native to South Africa.
What is the growth habit of Crassothonna capensis?
Crassothonna capensis is a small shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height.
Species in the Crassothonna genus
Crassothonna alba,
Crassothonna cacalioides,
Crassothonna capensis,
Crassothonna clavifolia,
Crassothonna cylindrica,
Crassothonna discoidea,
Crassothonna floribunda,
Crassothonna opima,
Crassothonna patula,
Crassothonna protecta,
Crassothonna rechingeri,
Crassothonna sedifolia,
Crassothonna sparsiflora,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,