Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capensis
ID:
600402

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eckl. & Zeyh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral. : 346 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000599734

Common Names

  • Chamarea capensis
  • Capensis Daisy
  • Garden Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Anethum capense Thunb. [unknown]
  • Anethum foeniculum Thunb. [unknown]
  • Carum capense Sond. [unknown]
  • Chamarea caffra Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Foeniculum capense DC. [unknown]
  • Carum capensis Sond. [unknown]

Description

Chamarea capensis (also called Cape chamarea, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sunny areas and has thin, wiry stems with small, narrow leaves. It produces small, feathery panicles of flowers in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Chamarea capensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Chamarea capensis are small, yellow and have a bell-shaped form. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamarea capensis is a small, succulent plant that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining succulent mix and kept in a warm, bright location. Cuttings should be taken from the stem and allowed to dry for a few days before planting. They should be planted in a well-draining succulent mix and kept in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Chamarea capensis

Chamarea capensis can be found in the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Chamarea capensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamarea capensis?

Chamarea capensis

What is the common name of Chamarea capensis?

Cape Chamarea

What is the natural habitat of Chamarea capensis?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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-2715786: 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.