Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microcarpa
ID:
429833

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koso-Pol.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou , n.s., 28: 202 (1914 publ. 1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429165

Common Names

  • Yabea microcarpa
  • Microcarpa Yabea
  • Common Yabea

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Synonyms

  • Caucalis microcarpa Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Daucus brachiatus Torr. [unknown]

Description

Yabea microcarpa (also called Small-fruited Yabea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to South Africa and Namibia. It is found in grassland, scrubland, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Yabea microcarpa is a shrub that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control. It has a pleasant aroma and is sometimes used in perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Yabea microcarpa has white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Yabea microcarpa is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is hardy in USDA zones 8-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Yabea microcarpa

Yabea microcarpa is found in China and Japan.

Yabea microcarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Yabea microcarpa?

Yabea microcarpa

What are the common names of Yabea microcarpa?

Small-fruited Yabea

What is the natural habitat of Yabea microcarpa?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Yabea 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,

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