Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
aphylla
ID:
579014

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Wild

Source:
cmp

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Fl. Zambes. 1: 207 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000578346

Common Names

  • Aphylla Cadaba
  • Aphylla Bush
  • Aphylla Wild Bush

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Synonyms

  • Macromerum junceum Burch. [unknown]
  • Schepperia aphylla Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Schepperia juncea DC. [unknown]
  • Cadaba juncea Harv. [unknown]
  • Cadaba juncea Szyszył. [unknown]
  • Cleome aphylla Thunb. [unknown]
  • Cleome chrysogyna Gilg ex Heilbr. [unknown]
  • Cleome intermedia Heilborn [unknown]
  • Cleome longistyla Heilborn [unknown]
  • Cleome pichinchensis Heilborn [unknown]
  • Cleome sodiroi Gilg ex Heilbr. [unknown]
  • Cleome chrysogyna Gilg ex Heilbr. [unknown]
  • Cadaba juncea Harv. ex Hook.f. [illegitimate]

Description

Cadaba aphylla (also called Dwarf Cadaba, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Capparaceae family. It is native to Africa and Madagascar. It is an evergreen shrub, growing to 1.5m tall, with small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, coastal habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cadaba aphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, terrariums, and as a houseplant. It can also be used in floral arrangements and for air purification.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cadaba aphylla has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings are small and gray.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cadaba aphylla is a small, epiphytic species that grows in humid tropical forests. It is a slow-growing species that can be propagated easily by division. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Cadaba aphylla

Cadaba aphylla is native to tropical regions of Africa and Madagascar.

Cadaba aphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cadaba aphylla?

Cadaba aphylla

What type of plant is Cadaba aphylla?

Shrub

What is the natural habitat of Cadaba aphylla?

Tropical Africa

Species in the Capparaceae family

Acome micrantha, Bachmannia woodii, Beautempsia avicenniifolia, Boscia albitrunca, Boscia arabica, Boscia cauliflora, Boscia coriacea, Boscia fadeniorum, Boscia foetida, Boscia gossweileri, Boscia kalachariensis, Boscia keniensis, Boscia longifolia, Boscia madagascariensis, Boscia matabelensis, Boscia mazzocchii, Boscia microphylla, Boscia minimifolia, Boscia mossambicensis, Boscia oleoides, Boscia pestalozziana, Boscia plantefolii, Boscia polyantha, Boscia praecox, Boscia pruinosa, Boscia puberula, Boscia rotundifolia, Boscia salicifolia, Boscia senegalensis, Boscia tomentosa, Boscia urens, Boscia welwitschii, Boscia albitrunca, Boscia integrifolia, Buchholzia coriacea, Buchholzia tholloniana, Cadaba aphylla, Cadaba baccarinii, Cadaba barbigera, Cadaba benguellensis, Cadaba capparoides, Cadaba carneoviridis, Cadaba divaricata, Cadaba farinosa, Cadaba fruticosa, Cadaba gillettii, Cadaba glaberrima, Cadaba glandulosa, Cadaba insularis, Cadaba kassasii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2689641: Based on the initial data import
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Hiram Wild (1917-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wild' in the authors string.