Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
capensis
ID:
604100

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 13: 24, t. 1231 1877

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603432

Common Names

  • Choritaenia capensis
  • Cape Choritaenia
  • Cape Bottlebrush

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Synonyms

  • Pappea capensis Sond. & Harv. [unknown]

Description

Choritaenia capensis (also called 'Cape Choritaenia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to South Africa, and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands. It is an evergreen shrub with a height of up to 1 m, and its leaves are linear to lanceolate, with a length of up to 2 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Choritaenia capensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Choritaenia capensis has a yellow flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Choritaenia capensis is an annual plant that is easy to grow from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination, which usually takes about two weeks.

Where to Find Choritaenia capensis

Choritaenia capensis is native to South Africa.

Choritaenia capensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Choritaenia capensis?

Choritaenia capensis

What is the common name of Choritaenia capensis?

Cape Choritaenia

Where is Choritaenia capensis found?

South Africa

Species in the Choritaenia genus

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