Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
adelaidae
ID:
801564

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

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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-33931: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Curt Brade (1881-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brade' in the authors string.
Paulo de Campos Porto (1889-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Porto' in the authors string.