Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
capensis
ID:
926655

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bolus

Source:
cmp

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 12: t. 1161 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925990

Common Names

  • Guthriea capensis
  • Capensis Guthriea
  • Cape Guthriea

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Description

Guthriea capensis (also called Cape Guthriea, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized shrub with a spreading habit. It is native to South Africa, and is found in dry and wet forests, as well as in grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Guthriea capensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Guthriea capensis has white flowers with a yellow center and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have a single stem with a few leaves and a small yellow flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guthriea capensis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is best grown in an area with some shade during the hottest part of the day. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires minimal pruning and fertilization.

Where to Find Guthriea capensis

Guthriea capensis is native to South Africa and is found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Species in the Guthriea genus

Species in the Achariaceae family

Acharia tragodes, Ahernia glandulosa, Baileyoxylon lanceolatum, Buchnerodendron lasiocalyx, Buchnerodendron speciosum, Caloncoba brevipes, Caloncoba crepiniana, Caloncoba echinata, Caloncoba flagelliflora, Caloncoba gilgiana, Caloncoba glauca, Caloncoba lophocarpa, Caloncoba subtomentosa, Caloncoba suffruticosa, Caloncoba welwitschii, Camptostylus kivuensis, Camptostylus mannii, Camptostylus ovalis, Carpotroche amazonica, Carpotroche brasiliensis, Carpotroche criapidentata, Carpotroche froesiana, Carpotroche grandiflora, Carpotroche integrifolia, Carpotroche longifolia, Carpotroche pacifica, Carpotroche platyptera, Carpotroche ramosii, Carpotroche surinamensis, Carpotroche grandiflora, Carpotroche crispidentata, Carpotroche caceresiae, Ceratiosicyos laevis, Chiangiodendron mexicanum, Chlorocarpa pentaschista, Dasylepis blackii, Dasylepis eggelingii, Dasylepis integra, Dasylepis racemosa, Dasylepis seretii, Dasylepis thomasii, Eleutherandra pes-cervi, Erythrospermum acuminatissimum, Erythrospermum ampullaceum, Erythrospermum boivinianum, Erythrospermum candidum, Erythrospermum capitatum, Erythrospermum coffeaefolium, Erythrospermum corymbosum, Erythrospermum crassipes,

References

Harry Bolus (1834-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolus' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:674503-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.