Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
capensis
ID:
692109

Status:
valid

Authors:
Endl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Nov. Stirp. Dec. : 17 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691442



Common Names

  • Forchhammeria sessilifolia
  • Sessile-leaved Forchhammeria
  • Forchhammeria


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Description

Fockea capensis (also called Fockea edulis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is a woody, climbing, perennial shrub native to South Africa. It grows in rocky areas, dry forests, and bushveld.

Uses & Benefits

Fockea capensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Fockea capensis are small, yellowish-green and unisexual, with male and female flowers on separate plants. The fruit is a small, yellow-green, pear-shaped fig. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fockea capensis is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagate from seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Fockea capensis

Fockea capensis is native to South Africa.

Fockea capensis FAQ

What are the common names of Fockea capensis?

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What is the natural habitat of Fockea capensis?

It is native to the tropical regions of South America

What are the characteristics of Fockea capensis?

It is a small shrub with small, white flowers and a dense, spreading crown.

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

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