Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
brevicaulis
ID:
344614

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) J.Browning

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 65: 218 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000343946



Common Names

  • Capeobolus
  • Brevicaulis
  • Short-stemmed Capeobolus


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Description

Capeobolus brevicaulis (also called Cape bolus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is an annual herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to South Africa, and it is found in grasslands, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Capeobolus brevicaulis is used as an ornamental plant and is grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, fever, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Capeobolus brevicaulis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and shiny, and its seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Capeobolus brevicaulis is a small, evergreen shrub with a rounded habit and glossy green leaves. It is native to South Africa and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a moist potting mix. Keep the cutting in a warm, bright location and water regularly.

Where to Find Capeobolus brevicaulis

Capeobolus brevicaulis is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and savannas.

Capeobolus brevicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Capeobolus brevicaulis?

Capeobolus brevicaulis

What is the growth habit of Capeobolus brevicaulis?

It is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit.

What is the optimal soil type for Capeobolus brevicaulis?

It prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 5.5-7.0.

Species in the Capeobolus genus

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1009704-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].