Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
congolanum
ID:
927385

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild. & T.Durand

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 38: 90 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926720

Common Names

  • Congolanum Plant
  • Craterispermum Plant
  • Congolanum Flower

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Description

Craterispermum congolanum (also called 'Cape Daisy', among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Craterispermum congolanum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Craterispermum congolanum has white flowers with a yellow center and a long, thin, curved seed pod. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Craterispermum congolanum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Craterispermum congolanum

Craterispermum congolanum is native to Central Africa.

Species in the Craterispermum genus

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-48728: Based on the initial data import
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
Théophile Alexis Durand (1855-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Durand' in the authors string.