Status:
valid
Authors:
Thunb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1776
Citation Micro:
Physiogr. Sälsk. Handl. 1(1): 55 (1776)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000799387
Common Names
- Capensis Retzia
- Retzia capensis
- Capensis
Description
Retzia capensis (also called Capensis Retzia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It grows in moist forests, often near streams, and can reach a height of up to 10 meters. Its leaves are oval-shaped and have a leathery texture.
Uses & Benefits
Retzia capensis is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. It is also used to make a tea that is believed to have calming effects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Retzia capensis has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Retzia capensis is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Retzia capensis
Retzia capensis can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Retzia capensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Retzia capensis?
Retzia capensis
What is the common name of Retzia capensis?
Cape Retzia
What type of plant is Retzia capensis?
It is a shrub
Species in the Retzia 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:817716-1: 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].