Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
capensis
ID:
517264

Status:
valid

Authors:
(P.J.Bergius) Fourc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 21: 81 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516596



Common Names

  • Cape Acrolophia
  • Cape Acrolophia-lily
  • Acrolophia-lily


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Synonyms

  • Limodorum capense P.J.Bergius [unknown]
  • Limodorum triste (L.f.) Thunb. [unknown]
  • Satyrium capense Houtt. [unknown]
  • Satyrium triste L.f. [unknown]
  • Serapias capensis L. [unknown]
  • Acrolophia barbata Pfitzer [unknown]
  • Acrolophia comosa Schltr. & Bolus [unknown]
  • Acrolophia spaerocarpa (Sond.) Pfitzer [unknown]
  • Acrolophia tristis (L.f.) Pfitzer [unknown]
  • Eulophia barbata Spreng. [unknown]
  • Eulophia comosa Sond. [unknown]
  • Eulophia sphaerocarpa Sond. [unknown]
  • Eulophia tristis Spreng. [unknown]
  • Graphorkis capensis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Graphorkis comosa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Graphorkis sphaerocarpa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Graphorkis tristis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Acrolophia capensis capensis [unknown]
  • Acrolophia sphaerocarpa Schltr. & Bolus [unknown]
  • Acrolophia tristis Schltr. & Bolus [unknown]
  • Graphorchis comosa (Sond.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Graphorchis sphaerocarpa (Sond.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Graphorchis tristis (Spreng.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Acrolophia capensis (also called Cape Acrolophia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with long, thin leaves and small, fragrant flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Acrolophia 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, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acrolophia capensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with long stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acrolophia capensis is a succulent plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the plant. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in well-draining soil. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted. The plant should be grown in a sunny location and watered regularly during the growing season. It is also important to protect the plant from frost and extreme temperatures.

Where to Find Acrolophia capensis

Acrolophia capensis is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape province.

Acrolophia capensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acrolophia capensis?

Acrolophia capensis

What type of plant is Acrolophia capensis?

It is a succulent plant

Where is Acrolophia capensis found?

It is found in South Africa

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2618: Based on the initial data import
Peter Jonas Bergius (1730-1790): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Bergius' in the authors string.
Henry Georges Fourcade (1865-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fourc.' in the authors string.