Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steud.) Harv.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Gen. S. Afr. Pl. , ed. 2: 422 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590862
Common Names
- Trianoptiles capensis
- Capensis Trianoptiles
- Trianoptiles Capensis
Description
Trianoptiles capensis (also called 'Cape Trianoptiles', among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has dark green, glossy leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is often found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Trianoptiles capensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trianoptiles capensis has small, yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trianoptiles capensis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is propagated by seed, cuttings, and layering. The seed should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a sandy soil mixture. Layering is done by burying a branch of the shrub in the soil and allowing it to root.
Where to Find Trianoptiles capensis
Trianoptiles capensis can be found in the tropical regions of South America.
Trianoptiles capensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trianoptiles capensis?
Trianoptiles capensis
What is the common name of Trianoptiles capensis?
Cape Tree
What is the distribution range of Trianoptiles capensis?
Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula
Species in the Trianoptiles genus
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:315410-1: 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].