Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
capensis
ID:
600529

Status:
valid

Authors:
Marloth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 26: 358 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000599861

Common Names

  • Charadrophila capensis
  • Capensis Charadrophila
  • Charadrophila

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Description

Charadrophila capensis (also called Cape Charadrophila, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the carrot family Apiaceae. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry grassland and scrub habitats. It is a low-growing herbaceous plant with small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Charadrophila capensis is used as a medicinal plant. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties and is used to treat skin conditions, digestive problems, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Charadrophila capensis are small, yellow and have a star-shaped form. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Charadrophila capensis is a small, slow-growing shrub that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, bright location. Cuttings should be taken from the stem and allowed to dry for a few days before planting. They should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Charadrophila capensis

Charadrophila capensis can be found in South Africa.

Charadrophila capensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Charadrophila capensis?

Charadrophila capensis

What is the common name of Charadrophila capensis?

Capensis

Where is Charadrophila capensis found?

Charadrophila capensis is found in India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

Species in the Charadrophila genus

Species in the Stilbaceae family

Anastrabe integerrima, Bowkeria citrina, Bowkeria cymosa, Bowkeria verticillata, Bowkeria verticillata, Campylostachys cernua, Campylostachys helmei, Charadrophila capensis, Euthystachys abbreviata, Halleria elliptica, Halleria lucida, Halleria parviflora, Halleria ovata, Halleria ligustrifolia, Kogelbergia phylicoides, Kogelbergia verticillata, Nuxia allorgeorum, Nuxia ambrensis, Nuxia pachyphylla, Nuxia capitata, Nuxia congesta, Nuxia coriacea, Nuxia floribunda, Nuxia glomerulata, Nuxia gracilis, Nuxia involucrata, Nuxia isaloensis, Nuxia oppositifolia, Nuxia pseudodentata, Nuxia sphaerocephala, Nuxia verticillata, Nuxia brachyphylla, Retzia capensis, Stilbe albiflora, Stilbe ericoides, Stilbe gymnopharyngia, Stilbe overbergensis, Stilbe rupestris, Stilbe serrulata, Stilbe vestita, Thesmophora scopulosa,

References

Rudolf Marloth (1855-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marloth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:378523-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].