Macrostylis cassiopoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cassiopoides
ID:
1133747
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Turcz.) I.Williams
Source:
tro
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 47: 192 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001133085
Common Names
- Macrostylis
- Cassiopoides
- Macrostylis Cassiopoides
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Macrostylis cassiopoides (also called Struik-bos, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a grey to brown bark. It is native to the Western Cape of South Africa and is found in fynbos and coastal scrub habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Macrostylis cassiopoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its essential oils which have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Macrostylis cassiopoides sub. dregeana (Sond.) I.WilliamsFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Macrostylis cassiopoides has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow anthers and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Macrostylis cassiopoides is a shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Propagation from cuttings is the easiest method, as seeds can be difficult to germinate. Take cuttings from the current season's growth and place in a well-draining potting mix. Keep in a warm, sunny position and water regularly.
Where to Find Macrostylis cassiopoides
Macrostylis cassiopoides is native to the Western Cape province of South Africa. It can be found in fynbos and renosterveld vegetation.
Species in the Macrostylis genus
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 tro-28101135: Based on the initial data import
Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
Ion James Muirhead Williams (1912-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Williams' in the authors string.