Status:
valid
Authors:
R.A.Dyer
Source:
cmp
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
S. African J. Sci. 34: 216 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000555367
Common Names
- Cape Atalaya
- Mountain Atalaya
- Mysore Atalaya
Description
Atalaya capensis (also called Cape-atalaya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is a small shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. It is native to South Africa, and is found in dry forests and scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Atalaya capensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in landscaping and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Atalaya capensis is white in colour and has five petals. The seed is small and round, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Atalaya capensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept at a temperature of around 20-25°C. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.
Where to Find Atalaya capensis
Atalaya capensis can be found in South Africa.
Atalaya capensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Atalaya capensis?
Atalaya capensis
What is the common name of Atalaya capensis?
Cape Atalaya
What is the natural habitat of Atalaya capensis?
Tropical forests
Species in the Atalaya genus
Atalaya angustifolia,
Atalaya australiana,
Atalaya calcicola,
Atalaya capensis,
Atalaya collina,
Atalaya hemiglauca,
Atalaya multiflora,
Atalaya natalensis,
Atalaya oligoclada,
Atalaya papuana,
Atalaya rigida,
Atalaya salicifolia,
Atalaya sericopetala,
Atalaya variifolia,
Atalaya alata,
Atalaya brevialata,
Species in the Sapindaceae family