Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virgatum
ID:
615355

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltdl.) Eckl. & Zeyh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral. : 106 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614687



Common Names

  • Coleonema virgatum
  • Pretty Breath of Heaven
  • Diosma virgata


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Synonyms

  • Coleonema album virgatum Schltdl. [unknown]

Description

Coleonema virgatum (also called Cape May, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rutaceae. It is native to South Africa. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 1 m tall. The leaves are alternate, simple, and linear to lanceolate, 2–4 cm long and 2–3 mm broad. The flowers are white, with four petals, produced in panicles.

Uses & Benefits

Coleonema virgatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin ailments and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coleonema virgatum is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round, brown seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coleonema virgatum can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Divisions can be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Coleonema virgatum

Coleonema virgatum is native to South Africa and can be found in the coastal regions of the country.

Coleonema virgatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coleonema virgatum?

Coleonema virgatum

What is the family of Coleonema virgatum?

Rutaceae

Where is Coleonema virgatum native to?

South Africa

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2730857: Based on the initial data import
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Karl Ludwig Philipp Zeyher (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zeyh.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Ecklon (1795-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eckl.' in the authors string.