Mimetes capitulata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capitulata
ID:
452928
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 10: 106 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452260
Common Names
- Mimetes capitulata
- Capitulata Mimetes
- Capitulata's Mimetes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mimetes capitulata (also called Cape Mimetes, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has small, lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is found in coastal scrub, grassland, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Mimetes capitulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mimetes capitulata has white flowers with yellow centres, small, round, black seeds and seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mimetes capitulata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Mimetes capitulata
Mimetes capitulata is native to South Africa.
Mimetes capitulata FAQ
What are the common names of Mimetes capitulata?
Cape Mallow, Pagoda Mallow
What is the growth habit of Mimetes capitulata?
It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall.
What is the natural habitat of Mimetes capitulata?
It is native to South Africa and is found in fynbos and coastal scrub.
Species in the Mimetes genus
Mimetes capitulata, Mimetes cucullata, Mimetes chrysanthus, Mimetes fimbriifolia, Mimetes hottentotica, Mimetes pauciflora, Mimetes stokoei, Mimetes splendida, Mimetes arboreus, Mimetes argenteus, Mimetes capitulatus, Mimetes cucullatus, Mimetes fimbriifolius, Mimetes hirtus, Mimetes hottentoticus, Mimetes palustris, Mimetes pauciflorus, Mimetes purpureus, Mimetes saxatilis, Mimetes splendidus,
Species in the Proteaceae family
Acidonia microcarpa, Adenanthos acanthophyllus, Adenanthos apiculatus, Adenanthos argyreus, Adenanthos barbigerus, Adenanthos cacomorphus, Adenanthos cuneatus, Adenanthos cunninghamii, Adenanthos cygnorum, Adenanthos detmoldii, Adenanthos dobagii, Adenanthos dobsonii, Adenanthos drummondii, Adenanthos ellipticus, Adenanthos eyrei, Adenanthos filifolius, Adenanthos flavidiflorus, Adenanthos forrestii, Adenanthos glabrescens, Adenanthos gracilipes, Adenanthos ileticos, Adenanthos intermedius, Adenanthos intricatus, Adenanthos labillardierei, Adenanthos linearis, Adenanthos macropodianus, Adenanthos meisneri, Adenanthos obovatus, Adenanthos oreophilus, Adenanthos pamelus, Adenanthos pungens, Adenanthos sericeus, Adenanthos strictus, Adenanthos teges, Adenanthos terminalis, Adenanthos velutinus, Adenanthos venosus, Agastachys odorata, Alloxylon brachycarpum, Alloxylon flammeum, Alloxylon pinnatum, Alloxylon wickhamii, Athertonia diversifolia, Aulax cancellata, Aulax pallasia, Aulax umbellata, Austromuellera trinervia, Austromuellera valida, Banksia acanthopoda, Banksia acuminata,
References
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:705216-1: Based on the initial data import