Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macropetala
ID:
517415

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Glover) Compton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 70: 286 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516747

Common Names

  • Large-petalled Acmadenia
  • Large-petalled Acmadenia-lily
  • Acmadenia-lily

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Synonyms

  • Acmadenia obtusata macropetala Glover [unknown]

Description

Acmadenia macropetala (also called Cape Daisy, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to the Western Cape province of South Africa and is found in rocky, sandy, and clay soils in coastal and mountain habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Acmadenia macropetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It has attractive, fragrant flowers and is drought-tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acmadenia macropetala is a small yellow-green head of spikelets, with each spikelet containing several flowers. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acmadenia macropetala is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m tall. It has small, grey-green leaves and white, star-shaped flowers. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Acmadenia macropetala

Acmadenia macropetala can be found in the Western Cape region of South Africa.

Acmadenia macropetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acmadenia macropetala?

Acmadenia macropetala

What is the family of Acmadenia macropetala?

Rutaceae

What is the common name of Acmadenia macropetala?

Large-petaled Acmadenia

Species in the Acmadenia genus

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2618141: Based on the initial data import
Robert Harold Compton (1886-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Compton' in the authors string.
Ruth Glover (1889-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Glover' in the authors string.