Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
capensis
ID:
1050862

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1792

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Pl. 6: 104 (1792)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001050200



Common Names

  • Cape Leafy Spurge
  • Cape Spurge
  • Cape Milkweed


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Description

Laurophyllus capensis (also called 'Cape Milk-Clover', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry grasslands, stony slopes, and disturbed areas, and has a slender stem, with long, narrow, pointed leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Laurophyllus capensis is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as an astringent and antiseptic, and to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Laurophyllus capensis has yellow flowers with a long, curved seed pod. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Where to Find Laurophyllus capensis

Laurophyllus capensis is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas in the Cape Province.

Species in the Laurophyllus genus

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,

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