Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
capensis
ID:
1134961

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 14: 635 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001134299



Common Names

  • Rhoiacarpos capensis
  • Cape Rhoiacarpos
  • Capensis Rhoiacarpos


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Description

Rhoiacarpos capensis (also called Cape Rhoiacarpos, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to South Africa. It is a small deciduous shrub growing to 0.5–2 m tall, with a trunk up to 0.5 m diameter. It is found in dry habitats, such as rocky slopes and dry meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Rhoiacarpos capensis is used as a windbreak, for erosion control, and as a source of fuel and construction material.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Rhoiacarpos capensis are small, yellow-green in color, and have a four-lobed corolla. The seeds are small, brown, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single seed leaf and a short stem.

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Where to Find Rhoiacarpos capensis

Rhoiacarpos capensis can be found in South Africa, from the Eastern Cape to the Western Cape.

Species in the Rhoiacarpos genus

Species in the Santalaceae family

Acanthosyris annonagustata, Acanthosyris asipapote, Acanthosyris falcata, Acanthosyris glabrata, Acanthosyris paulo-alvinii, Acanthosyris spinescens, Amphorogyne celastroides, Amphorogyne spicata, Amphorogyne staufferi, Anthobolus erythrocaulis, Anthobolus filifolius, Anthobolus foveolatus, Anthobolus leptomeroides, Antidaphne amazonensis, Antidaphne andina, Antidaphne antidaphneoides, Antidaphne glaziovii, Antidaphne hondurensis, Antidaphne punctulata, Antidaphne schottii, Antidaphne viscoidea, Antidaphne wrightii, Arceuthobium abietinum, Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae, Arceuthobium americanum, Arceuthobium apachecum, Arceuthobium azoricum, Arceuthobium bicarinatum, Arceuthobium blumeri, Arceuthobium californicum, Arceuthobium campylopodum, Arceuthobium chinense, Arceuthobium cyanocarpum, Arceuthobium divaricatum, Arceuthobium douglasii, Arceuthobium gillii, Arceuthobium globosum, Arceuthobium guatemalense, Arceuthobium hondurense, Arceuthobium juniperi-procerae, Arceuthobium littorum, Arceuthobium microcarpum, Arceuthobium minutissimum, Arceuthobium monticola, Arceuthobium nigrum, Arceuthobium occidentale, Arceuthobium oxycedri, Arceuthobium pendens, Arceuthobium pini, Arceuthobium pusillum,