Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
sepalosa
ID:
340889

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. , Nachtr. 1: 69 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000340221



Common Names

  • Sepalosa Paw
  • Kangaroo Paw
  • Red-and-Green Kangaroo Paw


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Synonyms

  • Aneilema sepalosum C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Anthericopsis fischeri Engl. [unknown]
  • Anthericopsis tradescantioides Chiov. [unknown]
  • Gillettia sepalosa Rendle [unknown]

Description

Anthericopsis sepalosa (also called Sepalous Anthericopsis, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb native to South Africa. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 10 cm tall. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves with entire margins. It grows in moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Anthericopsis sepalosa is used in traditional medicine for treating fever and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthericopsis sepalosa has small, white flowers with yellowish-green stripes and a purple-brown lip. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthericopsis sepalosa is a small, succulent, perennial plant that is native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings, and can be grown in pots or in the ground. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Water regularly during the growing season, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 25°F (-4°C).

Where to Find Anthericopsis sepalosa

Anthericopsis sepalosa can be found in Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina.

Anthericopsis sepalosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthericopsis sepalosa?

Anthericopsis sepalosa

What type of plant is Anthericopsis sepalosa?

A perennial herb

Where is Anthericopsis sepalosa found?

It is found in South Africa

Species in the Anthericopsis genus

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-220440: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.