Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peduncularis
ID:
526221

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steud. ex A.Rich.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Abyss. 1: 320 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525553

Common Names

  • Alepidea peduncularis
  • Pedunculate Alepidea
  • Alepidea

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Synonyms

  • Alepidea coarctata Dümmer [unknown]
  • Alepidea congesta Schltr. & H.Wolff [unknown]
  • Alepidea fischeri Schltr. & H.Wolff [unknown]
  • Alepidea galpinii Schltr. & H.Wolff [unknown]
  • Alepidea glaucescens Schltr. & H.Wolff [unknown]
  • Alepidea gracilis Dümmer [unknown]
  • Alepidea massaica Schltr. & H.Wolff [unknown]
  • Alepidea peduncularis fischeri Engl. [unknown]
  • Alepidea propinqua Dümmer [unknown]
  • Alepidea swynnertonii Dümmer [unknown]
  • Eryngium caffrum K.Pol. [unknown]
  • Eryngium pedunculare Koso-Pol. [unknown]
  • Alepidea gracilis major Weim. [unknown]
  • Alepidea longifolia coarctata (Dummer) Weim. [unknown]
  • Alepidea longifolia propinqua (Dummer) Weim. [unknown]
  • Alepidea longifolia swynnertonii (Dummer) Weim. [unknown]

Description

Alepidea peduncularis (also called Pedunculate Alepidea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rounded crown and a short trunk with a greyish-brown bark. The leaves are simple and have a glossy texture. The flowers are yellow and the fruits are small capsules. It prefers full sun and dry, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Alepidea peduncularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alepidea peduncularis 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 peduncularis 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 peduncularis

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

Alepidea peduncularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alepidea peduncularis?

Alepidea peduncularis

What is the common name of Alepidea peduncularis?

Peduncular Alepidea

Where is Alepidea peduncularis found?

Alepidea peduncularis is found in South Africa

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2628092: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.