Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
capensis
ID:
534249

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Pl. Cap. : 34 (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533581



Common Names

  • Anchusa capensis
  • Cape Anchusa
  • Cape Alkanet


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Synonyms

  • Anchusa dregei A.DC. [unknown]

Description

Anchusa capensis (also called Cape anchusa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae. It is an annual herb with a hairy stem and long, narrow leaves. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Anchusa capensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its flowers are used for making perfumes and fragrances.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anchusa capensis has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anchusa capensis is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in summer.

Where to Find Anchusa capensis

Anchusa capensis can be found in meadows, pastures, and disturbed areas in Europe and North Africa.

Anchusa capensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anchusa capensis?

Anchusa capensis

What is the common name of Anchusa capensis?

Cape Bugloss

What is the natural habitat of Anchusa capensis?

Dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes

Species in the Anchusa genus

Anchusa montelinasana, Anchusa aegyptiaca, Anchusa affinis, Anchusa aggregata, Anchusa arvensis, Anchusa atlantica, Anchusa aucheri, Anchusa azurea, Anchusa calcarea, Anchusa capensis, Anchusa cespitosa, Anchusa cretica, Anchusa crispa, Anchusa digenea, Anchusa dinsmorei, Anchusa formosa, Anchusa gmelinii, Anchusa hybrida, Anchusa iranica, Anchusa leptophylla, Anchusa leucantha, Anchusa limbata, Anchusa milleri, Anchusa negevensis, Anchusa ochroleuca, Anchusa officinalis, Anchusa procera, Anchusa pseudoochroleuca, Anchusa puechii, Anchusa pusilla, Anchusa riparia, Anchusa samothracica, Anchusa strigosa, Anchusa stylosa, Anchusa thessala, Anchusa thirkeana, Anchusa tiberiadis, Anchusa undulata, Anchusa variegata, Anchusa konyaensis, Anchusa procera, Anchusa digenea, Anchusa puechi, Anchusa thirkeana,

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

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