Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capitellata
ID:
353494

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Boeckeler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 38: 266 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000352826



Common Names

  • Carpha capitellata
  • Cape-ivy
  • Cape-ivy Capitellata


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Description

Carpha capitellata (also called Cape Carpha, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It grows up to 1 m tall and has small, white flowers. It is found in grasslands, woodlands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Carpha capitellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal tea which is said to have medicinal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carpha capitellata var. capitellata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Carpha capitellata has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Seed: The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carpha capitellata is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Carpha capitellata

Carpha capitellata is native to Africa and can be found in wet meadows, bogs, and marshes.

Carpha capitellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carpha capitellata?

Carpha capitellata

What is the common name of Carpha capitellata?

Capitellate Hairgrass

What is the natural habitat of Carpha capitellata?

Mountainous regions and alpine meadows

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

Johann Otto Boeckeler (1803-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boeckeler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:303077-1: 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].