Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusata
ID:
517425

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bartl. & H.L.Wendl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Beitr. Bot. 1: 63 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516757

Common Names

  • Blunt-leaved Acmadenia
  • Blunt-leaved Acmadenia-lily
  • Acmadenia-lily

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Synonyms

  • Acmadenia juniperina Bartl. & H.L.Wendl. [unknown]
  • Acmadenia muraltioides Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Acmadenia pungens Eckl. & Zeyh. ex Harv. & Sond. [unknown]
  • Acmadenia uniflora (E.Phillips) E.Phillips [unknown]
  • Diosma juniperina Spreng. [unknown]
  • Diosma muraltioides (Eckl. & Zeyh.) D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Diosma obtusata Thunb. [unknown]
  • Diosma obtusata Willd. [unknown]
  • Diosma ulicina Lodd. [unknown]
  • Euchaetis uniflora E.Phillips [unknown]
  • Acmadenia uniflora Phillips [deprecated]
  • Euchaetis uniflora Phillips [deprecated]
  • Macrostylis patersoniae Schönland [unknown]

Description

Acmadenia obtusata (also called Obtuse 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 obtusata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acmadenia obtusata is white and bell-shaped, with a yellow center. The seed is small and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acmadenia obtusata 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 obtusata

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

Acmadenia obtusata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acmadenia obtusata?

Acmadenia obtusata

What is the common name of Acmadenia obtusata?

Obtuse Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Acmadenia obtusata?

Grasslands and rocky slopes

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-2618150: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Gottlieb Bartling (1798-1875): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bartl.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Wendland (1791-1869): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.L.Wendl.' in the authors string.