Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
capensis
ID:
1293509

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Presl

Source:
tro

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Polpoda : 1 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292847



Common Names

  • Polpoda capensis
  • Cape Polpoda
  • Capensis Polpoda


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Description

Polpoda capensis (also called Cape polpoda, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Namibia and Angola. It grows in dry, sandy areas, such as desert flats and dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Polpoda capensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Polpoda capensis flower is small and yellow-green, with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polpoda capensis is a low-growing, mat-forming plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate salt spray.

Where to Find Polpoda capensis

Polpoda capensis can be found in South Africa.

Polpoda capensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polpoda capensis?

Polpoda capensis

What is the common name of Polpoda capensis?

Capensis

What is the family of Polpoda capensis?

Asteraceae

Species in the Polpoda genus

Species in the Molluginaceae family

Adenogramma asparagoides, Adenogramma capillaris, Adenogramma congesta, Adenogramma glomerata, Adenogramma lichtensteiniana, Adenogramma littoralis, Adenogramma mollugo, Adenogramma physocalyx, Adenogramma rigida, Adenogramma sylvatica, Adenogramma teretifolia, Coelanthum grandiflorum, Coelanthum semiquinquefidum, Coelanthum verticillatum, Glinus bainesii, Glinus herniarioides, Glinus lotoides, Glinus microphyllus, Glinus oppositifolius, Glinus orygioides, Glinus radiatus, Glinus runkewitzii, Glinus sessiliflorus, Glinus setiflorus, Glischrothamnus ulei, Hypertelis angrae-pequenae, Hypertelis arenicola, Hypertelis bowkeriana, Hypertelis caespitosa, Hypertelis salsoloides, Hypertelis spergulacea, Hypertelis trachysperma, Mollugo verticillata, Mollugo pinosia, Mollugo nudicaulis, Mollugo cerviana, Mollugo fragilis, Mollugo angustifolia, Mollugo namaquensis, Mollugo pusilla, Mollugo tenella, Mollugo walteri, Mollugo decandra, Mollugo caespitosa, Mollugo pentaphylla, Mollugo stricta, Mollugo snodgrassii, Mollugo crockeri, Mollugo flavescens, Mollugo floriana,

References