Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
meifolia
ID:
509667

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Eckl. & Zeyh.) Magee

Source:
cmp

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Taxon 57: 358 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508999



Common Names

  • Meifolia Cynorhiza
  • Cynorhiza Meifolia
  • Meifolia Wild Potato


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Synonyms

  • Elaeochytris meifolia (Fenzl) Fenzl [unknown]
  • Ferula meifolia Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Peucedanum millefolium Sond. [unknown]

Description

Cynorhiza meifolia (also called Meifolia cycad, among many other common names) is a species of cycad in the Cycadaceae family. It is native to the tropical regions of South Africa. It is a small to medium-sized shrub growing to 1–2 m tall, with a trunk up to 10 cm diameter.

Uses & Benefits

Cynorhiza meifolia is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, indigestion, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cynorhiza meifolia has small, white flowers with four petals and a central pistil. The seeds are small and round, with a light brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynorhiza meifolia can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizome. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. The seedlings can be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division of the rhizome can be done in the spring or early summer. The rhizome should be divided into sections with at least one bud per section. The sections should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist.

Where to Find Cynorhiza meifolia

Cynorhiza meifolia is native to South Africa. It can be found in the dry savannas of the Northern Cape and Western Cape Provinces.

Cynorhiza meifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynorhiza meifolia?

Cynorhiza meifolia

What is the common name of Cynorhiza meifolia?

Meifolia Cynorhiza

What type of plant is Cynorhiza meifolia?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Cynorhiza genus

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

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.
Anthony R. Magee: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Magee' in the authors string.