Alectra capensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capensis
ID:
526049
Status:
valid
Authors:
Thunb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1800
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Pl. Cap. : 97 (1800)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525381
Common Names
- Alectra capensis
- Capensis Alectra
- Capensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Melasma capensis Hiern [unknown]
Description
Alectra capensis (also called Cape alectra, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It typically grows in sandy soils, meadows, and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Alectra capensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alectra capensis has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alectra capensis is a small shrub that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Alectra capensis
Alectra capensis can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Alectra capensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alectra capensis?
Alectra capensis
What is the family of Alectra capensis?
Asteraceae
What is the native range of Alectra capensis?
East Africa
Species in the Alectra genus
Alectra alectroides, Alectra atrosanguinea, Alectra aurantiaca, Alectra bainesii, Alectra basserei, Alectra basutica, Alectra capensis, Alectra dolichocalyx, Alectra dunensis, Alectra fruticosa, Alectra glandulosa, Alectra gracilis, Alectra hildebrandtii, Alectra hirsuta, Alectra humbertii, Alectra lancifolia, Alectra linearis, Alectra lurida, Alectra natalensis, Alectra orobanchoides, Alectra parasitica, Alectra picta, Alectra pseudobarleriae, Alectra pubescens, Alectra pumila, Alectra rigida, Alectra schoenfelderi, Alectra stolzii, Alectra thyrsoidea, Alectra virgata, Alectra vogelii, Alectra sessiliflora, Alectra arvensis,
Species in the Orobanchaceae family
Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,
References
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:798749-1: 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].