Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amatymbica
ID:
526171

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eckl. & Zeyh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral. : 339 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525503

Common Names

  • Amatymbica
  • Amatymbic Alepidea
  • Amatymbic Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Alepidea amatymbica cordata Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Eryngium amathymbicum Koso-Pol. [unknown]
  • Alepidea amatymbica amatymbica [unknown]

Description

Alepidea amatymbica (also called Amatymbica Alepidea, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in open woodlands, heath and dry sclerophyll forests. It has grey-green foliage and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Alepidea amatymbica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Alepidea amatymbica var. aquatica (Kuntze) Weim.
Alepidea amatymbica var. microbracteata Weim.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Alepidea amatymbica are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have yellow-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alepidea amatymbica is a shrub or small tree which can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be pruned to shape.

Where to Find Alepidea amatymbica

Alepidea amatymbica is found in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, and Zimbabwe.

Alepidea amatymbica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alepidea amatymbica?

Alepidea amatymbica

What is the common name of Alepidea amatymbica?

Cape Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Alepidea amatymbica?

Dry grassland, scrub and rocky outcrops

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2628046: Based on the initial data import
Karl Ludwig Philipp Zeyher (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zeyh.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Ecklon (1795-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eckl.' in the authors string.