Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
capensis
ID:
622519

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 [Willdenow] 1(2): 1507. 1798 [Jul 1798]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621851



Common Names

  • Corrigiola Capensis
  • Cape Corrigiola
  • Native Fuchsia


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Synonyms

  • Corrigiola capensis capensis [unknown]
  • Corrigiola telefiifolia sensu Harv. & Sond. [deprecated]

Description

Corrigiola capensis (also called Cape Corrigiola, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in open forests and woodlands. It is found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Uses & Benefits

Corrigiola capensis is an attractive, low-growing shrub with a dense, compact growth habit. It is often used as a hedge or in rock gardens. The foliage is attractive and the small, yellow flowers are a bonus.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Corrigiola capensis sub. africana (Turrill) Chaudhri

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Corrigiola capensis are yellow in colour and have five petals. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Corrigiola capensis is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Corrigiola capensis

Corrigiola capensis is found in South Africa.

Corrigiola capensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Corrigiola capensis?

Corrigiola capensis

What are the common names of Corrigiola capensis?

Cape Corrigiola

What is the natural habitat of Corrigiola capensis?

It is native to South Africa

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,

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