Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
altiscapa
ID:
1107772

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rourke

Source:
tro

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 24: 1 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107110



Common Names

  • Serruria altiscapa
  • Serruria Altiscapa
  • Serruria altiscapa


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Description

Serruria altiscapa (also called Spiderhead, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South Africa. It has long, thin leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is often used as an ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Serruria altiscapa is used for ornamental purposes, as a hedge, and for its wood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Serruria altiscapa is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Where to Find Serruria altiscapa

Serruria altiscapa is native to South Africa and can be found in the southern part of the country.

Species in the Serruria genus

Serruria heterophylla, Serruria brownii, Serruria decumbens, Serruria villosa, Serruria phylicoides, Serruria nivenii, Serruria scoparia, Serruria rebeloi, Serruria acrocarpa, Serruria adscendens, Serruria aemula, Serruria rosea, Serruria aitonii, Serruria barbigera, Serruria bergii, Serruria bolusii, Serruria candicans, Serruria chlamydiflora, Serruria collina, Serruria concinna, Serruria confragosa, Serruria cyanoides, Serruria cygnea, Serruria decipiens, Serruria dodii, Serruria elongata, Serruria elumbis, Serruria fallax, Serruria fasciflora, Serruria flagellifolia, Serruria flava, Serruria florida, Serruria foliosa, Serruria frondosa, Serruria fucifolia, Serruria furcellata, Serruria glomerata, Serruria hirsuta, Serruria inconspicua, Serruria incrassata, Serruria kraussii, Serruria leipoldtii, Serruria linearis, Serruria meisneriana, Serruria millefolia, Serruria montana, Serruria nervosa, Serruria pedunculata, Serruria pinnata, Serruria pulchella,

Species in the Proteaceae family

Acidonia microcarpa, Adenanthos acanthophyllus, Adenanthos apiculatus, Adenanthos argyreus, Adenanthos barbigerus, Adenanthos cacomorphus, Adenanthos cuneatus, Adenanthos cunninghamii, Adenanthos cygnorum, Adenanthos detmoldii, Adenanthos dobagii, Adenanthos dobsonii, Adenanthos drummondii, Adenanthos ellipticus, Adenanthos eyrei, Adenanthos filifolius, Adenanthos flavidiflorus, Adenanthos forrestii, Adenanthos glabrescens, Adenanthos gracilipes, Adenanthos ileticos, Adenanthos intermedius, Adenanthos intricatus, Adenanthos labillardierei, Adenanthos linearis, Adenanthos macropodianus, Adenanthos meisneri, Adenanthos obovatus, Adenanthos oreophilus, Adenanthos pamelus, Adenanthos pungens, Adenanthos sericeus, Adenanthos strictus, Adenanthos teges, Adenanthos terminalis, Adenanthos velutinus, Adenanthos venosus, Agastachys odorata, Alloxylon brachycarpum, Alloxylon flammeum, Alloxylon pinnatum, Alloxylon wickhamii, Athertonia diversifolia, Aulax cancellata, Aulax pallasia, Aulax umbellata, Austromuellera trinervia, Austromuellera valida, Banksia acanthopoda, Banksia acuminata,

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