Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
capitata
ID:
469381

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spreng.) Balle

Source:
cmp

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 1: 251 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000468713

Common Names

  • Phragmanthera capitata
  • Capitata Phragmanthera
  • Capitate Phragmanthera

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Synonyms

  • Loranthus celtidifolius Willd. ex Schult.f. [unknown]
  • Loranthus soyauxii Engl. [unknown]
  • Loranthus incanus Schumach. [unknown]
  • Loranthus gossweileri Engl. & K.Krause [unknown]
  • Loranthus luteoflorus De Wild. [unknown]
  • Tapinanthus hexasepalus (Tiegh.) Danser [unknown]
  • Phragmanthera incana (Schumach.) Balle [unknown]
  • Cinchona capitata Brign. [valid]
  • Exostema capitatum Spreng. [valid]
  • Loranthus capitatus Engl. [unknown]
  • Loranthus leptolobus Benth. [unknown]
  • Loranthus sopauxii Engl. [unknown]
  • Loranthus hexasepalus Engl. [unknown]
  • Loranthus angustitepalus Engl. [unknown]
  • Loranthus gossweileri Engl. & Krause [unknown]
  • Loranthus incanus gossweileri (Engl. & K.Krause) Sprague [unknown]
  • Loranthus pallidifolius Engl. & K.Krause [unknown]
  • Loranthus lapathifolius Engl. & K.Krause [unknown]
  • Loranthus incanus sessilis Sprague [unknown]
  • Loranthus incanus albus Sprague [unknown]
  • Tapinanthus capitatus (Spreng.) Danser [unknown]
  • Scurrula thonningii G.Don [unknown]
  • Thelecarpus soyauxii Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Thelecarpus hexasepalus Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Thelecarpus thollonii Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Tapinanthus thollonii (Tiegh.) Danser [unknown]
  • Loranthus thollonii Tiegh. ex Pellegr. [unknown]
  • Tapinanthus lapathifolius (Engl. & K.Krause) Danser [unknown]
  • Phragmanthera lapathifolia (Engl. & K.Krause) Balle [unknown]
  • Tapinanthus xanthanthus Danser [unknown]
  • Loranthus capitatus latifolius Engl. ex Th.Dur. & De Wild. [unknown]

Description

Phragmanthera capitata (also called Capitate False Heather, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Phragmanthera capitata is used as a source of fuelwood and timber, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other illnesses.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phragmanthera capitata has small, yellow flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are short and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phragmanthera capitata is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted when they reach a height of about 10 cm.

Where to Find Phragmanthera capitata

Phragmanthera capitata is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces.

Phragmanthera capitata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phragmanthera capitata?

Phragmanthera capitata

What is the common name of Phragmanthera capitata?

Capitate Phragmanthera

What is the natural habitat of Phragmanthera capitata?

It is native to South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina

Species in the Phragmanthera genus

Phragmanthera rufescens, Phragmanthera polycrypta, Phragmanthera glaucocarpa, Phragmanthera nigritana, Phragmanthera seretii, Phragmanthera leonensis, Phragmanthera kamerunensis, Phragmanthera zygiarum, Phragmanthera usuiensis, Phragmanthera sterculiae, Phragmanthera guerichii, Phragmanthera capitata, Phragmanthera exellii, Phragmanthera engleri, Phragmanthera dschallensis, Phragmanthera dombeyae, Phragmanthera crassicaulis, Phragmanthera cornetii, Phragmanthera cinerea, Phragmanthera brieyi, Phragmanthera baumii, Phragmanthera batangae, Phragmanthera austroarabica, Phragmanthera edouardii, Phragmanthera eminii, Phragmanthera erythraea, Phragmanthera longiflora, Phragmanthera luteovittata, Phragmanthera macrosolen, Phragmanthera proteicola, Phragmanthera raynaliana, Phragmanthera regularis, Phragmanthera sarertaensis, Phragmanthera talbotiorum, Phragmanthera vignei,

Species in the Loranthaceae family

Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2536631: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Simone Balle (1906-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balle' in the authors string.