Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
natalensis
ID:
526219

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.M.Wood & M.S.Evans

Source:
cmp

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 37: 255 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525551

Common Names

  • Alepidea natalensis
  • Natal Alepidea
  • Alepidea

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Synonyms

  • Alepidea baurii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Alepidea ciliaris baurii Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Alepidea natalensis (also called Natal Alepidea, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in open woodlands, heath and dry sclerophyll forests. It has grey-green foliage and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Alepidea natalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alepidea natalensis has small white flowers, with a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alepidea natalensis is a hardy evergreen groundcover that is native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Alepidea natalensis

Alepidea natalensis can be found in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.

Alepidea natalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alepidea natalensis?

Alepidea natalensis

What is the common name of Alepidea natalensis?

Natal Alepidea

What is the natural habitat of Alepidea natalensis?

Dry grassland, scrub and rocky outcrops

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

John Medley Wood (1827-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Wood' in the authors string.
Maurice Smethurst Evans (1854-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.S.Evans' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:837426-1: Based on the initial data import