Status:
valid
Authors:
Porto & Brade
Source:
wcs
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Arq. Inst. Biol. Veg. 3(2): 136. 1937 [Aug 1937]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000800898
Common Names
- Capanemia adelaidae
- Adelaidae Capanemia
- Adelaidae Tree
Description
Capanemia adelaidae (also called 'Adelaide Capanemia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with white flowers, native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It grows in forests, thickets, and along rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Capanemia adelaidae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Capanemia adelaidae has white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Capanemia adelaidae is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in a wide range of soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.
Where to Find Capanemia adelaidae
Capanemia adelaidae is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.
Capanemia adelaidae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Capanemia adelaidae?
Capanemia adelaidae
What is the common name of Capanemia adelaidae?
Capanemia
Where is Capanemia adelaidae native to?
Brazil
Species in the Capanemia genus
Capanemia adelaidae,
Capanemia brachycion,
Capanemia carinata,
Capanemia gehrtii,
Capanemia micromera,
Capanemia paranaensis,
Capanemia pygmaea,
Capanemia superflua,
Capanemia theresae,
Capanemia therasiae,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,