Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
capensis
ID:
356461

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1771

Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. 2: 304 (1771)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000355793

Common Names

  • Chrysitrix capensis
  • Chrysitrix
  • Capensis

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Synonyms

  • Willdenowia compressa Steud. [illegitimate]

Description

Chrysitrix capensis (also called Cape Chrysitrix, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It is native to South Africa and grows in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands and along roadsides. It has pinnate leaves and small, round, yellow-green berries.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysitrix capensis is used for making furniture, as a windbreak, and for ornamental purposes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chrysitrix capensis var. capensis
Chrysitrix capensis var. subteres C.B.Clarke

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chrysitrix capensis has yellow flowers with a white center, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysitrix capensis is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in spring. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate light shade.

Where to Find Chrysitrix capensis

Chrysitrix capensis can be found in South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana.

Chrysitrix capensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysitrix capensis?

Chrysitrix capensis

What is the common name of Chrysitrix capensis?

Cape chrysitrix

What is the natural habitat of Chrysitrix capensis?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Africa

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:303402-1: 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].