Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
lutzeyeri
ID:
744146

Status:
valid

Authors:
Magee & B.-E.van Wyk

Source:
cmp

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 75: 290 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743479



Common Names

  • Capnophyllum Lutzeyeri
  • Lutzeyeri Capnophyllum
  • Capnophyllum


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Description

Capnophyllum lutzeyeri (also called Lutzeyeri, among many other common names) is a shrub found in India. It has a dense, spreading crown, and can reach up to 2 m in height. Its leaves are alternate, narrow-elliptic in shape, and are up to 5 cm long. It is native to India, and is found in moist, shaded forests.

Uses & Benefits

Capnophyllum lutzeyeri is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties such as treating fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Capnophyllum lutzeyeri has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Capnophyllum lutzeyeri is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize once a month with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Capnophyllum lutzeyeri

Capnophyllum lutzeyeri is found in the south-west of Western Australia.

Capnophyllum lutzeyeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Capnophyllum lutzeyeri?

Capnophyllum lutzeyeri

What type of plant is Capnophyllum lutzeyeri?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Capnophyllum lutzeyeri?

Grasslands of Africa

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-2895699: Based on the initial data import
Ben-Erik van Wyk (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.-E.van Wyk' in the authors string.
Anthony R. Magee: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Magee' in the authors string.