Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longipetiolata
ID:
526213

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr. & H.Wolff

Source:
cmp

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 228(61): 105 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525545

Common Names

  • Alepidea longipetiolata
  • Long-petioled Alepidea
  • Alepidea

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Description

Alepidea longipetiolata (also called Long-petioled 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 longipetiolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak or hedge plant, and its leaves are used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alepidea longipetiolata has small white flowers, with a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alepidea longipetiolata is a hardy evergreen groundcover that is native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Alepidea longipetiolata

Alepidea longipetiolata can be found in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.

Alepidea longipetiolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alepidea longipetiolata?

Alepidea longipetiolata

What is the common name of Alepidea longipetiolata?

Long-petioled Alepidea

What is the natural habitat of Alepidea longipetiolata?

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-2628085: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Karl Friedrich August Hermann Wolff (1866-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Wolff' in the authors string.