Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cladostachya
ID:
1326447

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Kocyan & Schuit.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 161: 62 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338901



Common Names

  • Brachypeza cladostachya
  • Brachypeza
  • Cladostachya


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Description

Brachypeza cladostachya (also called 'Cape Daisy', among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub native to South Africa. It has small, white, daisy-like flowers and small, grey-green leaves. It grows in rocky areas and on coastal cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Brachypeza cladostachya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brachypeza cladostachya is white, with a yellow lip, and has a pleasant scent. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachypeza cladostachya can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Brachypeza cladostachya

Brachypeza cladostachya is native to India.

Brachypeza cladostachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachypeza cladostachya?

Brachypeza cladostachya

What are the common names of Brachypeza cladostachya?

Coralberry, Coralberry Bush

What is the growth habit of Brachypeza cladostachya?

It is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall.

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
André Schuiteman (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schuit.' in the authors string.
Alexander Kocyan (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kocyan' in the authors string.