Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
capensis
ID:
537902

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) D.M.Bates

Source:
cmp

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Gentes Herbarum 10: 327 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537234

Common Names

  • Capensis Anisodontea
  • Anisodontea Capensis
  • Anisodontea

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Synonyms

  • Malva debilis Salisb. [unknown]
  • Malva dilleniana Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Malva odorata [Westc.] [unknown]
  • Malva viscosa Salisb. [unknown]
  • Malva virgata Murray [unknown]
  • Malveopsis capensis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Malveopsis divaricata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Malveopsis virgata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Althaea africana Borbás [unknown]
  • Malva capensis Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
  • Malvastrum capense Garcke [unknown]
  • Malvastrum capense glabrescens Harv. [deprecated]
  • Malvastrum divaricatum (Andrews) A.Gray & Harv. [unknown]
  • Malvastrum virgatum A.Gray & Harv. [unknown]
  • Malvastrum virgatum dillenianum Harv.quoad basionym [deprecated]
  • Malva capensis L. [unknown]
  • Malva balsamica Jacq. [unknown]

Description

Anisodontea capensis (also called Cape Anisodontea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has large, pink flowers and is found in grassland and open woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Anisodontea capensis is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, including its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anisodontea capensis is a bright pink, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have five petals.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anisodontea capensis is a perennial shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be placed in a moist medium such as sand or perlite. Rooting hormone can be used to help promote root growth.

Where to Find Anisodontea capensis

Anisodontea capensis is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts, as well as in the foothills of the Sierra Madre Occidental.

Anisodontea capensis FAQ

What is the common name of Anisodontea capensis?

Cape Anisodontea

What is the scientific name of Cape Anisodontea?

Anisodontea capensis

What is the habitat of Anisodontea capensis?

It is found in dry, rocky areas.

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2640192: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
David Martin Bates (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.M.Bates' in the authors string.