Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Bruniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capitata
ID:
557548

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Brongn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat. (Paris) 8: 384 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556880



Common Names

  • Audouinia capitata
  • Capitate Audouinia
  • Capitate False Foxglove


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Synonyms

  • Diosma capitata L. [unknown]

Description

Audouinia capitata (also called Capitate Audouinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and grows in moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Audouinia capitata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has a high tolerance for drought and is also used in erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Audouinia capitata has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Audouinia capitata is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Audouinia capitata

Audouinia capitata can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.

Audouinia capitata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Audouinia capitata?

Audouinia capitata

What is the common name of Audouinia capitata?

Capitate Audouinia

What is the natural habitat of Audouinia capitata?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Bruniaceae family

Audouinia capitata, Audouinia laxa, Audouinia laevis, Audouinia esterhuyseniae, Audouinia hispida, Berzelia abrotanoides, Berzelia alopecuroides, Berzelia arachnoidea, Berzelia burchellii, Berzelia commutata, Berzelia cordifolia, Berzelia dregeana, Berzelia ecklonii, Berzelia galpinii, Berzelia incurva, Berzelia intermedia, Berzelia lanuginosa, Berzelia rubra, Berzelia squarrosa, Berzelia albiflora, Berzelia stokoei, Berzelia alopecurioides, Brunia cordata, Brunia fragarioides, Brunia laevis, Brunia macrocephala, Brunia microphylla, Brunia neglecta, Brunia noduliflora, Brunia paleacea, Brunia phylicoides, Brunia squalida, Brunia villosa, Brunia virgata, Brunia palustris, Brunia compacta, Brunia barnardii, Brunia monostyla, Brunia africana, Brunia purpurea, Brunia pentandra, Brunia sphaerocephala, Brunia monogyna, Brunia powrieae, Brunia oblongifolia, Brunia pillansii, Brunia esterhuyseniae, Brunia trigyna, Brunia schlechteri, Brunia callunoides,

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