Zyrphelis capensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capensis
ID:
1319472
Status:
valid
Authors:
Zinnecker
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Taxon 60(4): 1195 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331926
Common Names
- Zyrphelis capensis
- Capensis Zyrphelis
- Capensis's Zyrphelis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zyrphelis capensis (also called Cape Zyrphelis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It grows in dry, rocky habitats at elevations of 1000-3000 m. It has an upright habit and produces white flowers with yellow centers.
Uses & Benefits
Zyrphelis capensis is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zyrphelis capensis has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zyrphelis capensis is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.
Where to Find Zyrphelis capensis
Zyrphelis capensis is found in South Africa.
Zyrphelis capensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zyrphelis capensis?
Zyrphelis capensis
What is the common name of Zyrphelis capensis?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Zyrphelis capensis?
Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas
Species in the Zyrphelis genus
Zyrphelis angolensis, Zyrphelis foliosa, Zyrphelis montana, Zyrphelis corymbosa, Zyrphelis burchellii, Zyrphelis perezioides, Zyrphelis microcephala, Zyrphelis ecklonis, Zyrphelis taxifolia, Zyrphelis crenata, Zyrphelis decumbens, Zyrphelis capensis, Zyrphelis ciliaris, Zyrphelis fruticosa, Zyrphelis glabra, Zyrphelis gracilis, Zyrphelis graui, Zyrphelis levis, Zyrphelis macrocarpa, Zyrphelis monticola, Zyrphelis nervosa, Zyrphelis outeniquae, Zyrphelis spathulata, Zyrphelis glandulosa, Zyrphelis leiocarpa,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,
References
Ursula Zinnecker: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zinnecker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77114491-1: Based on the initial data import