Status:
valid
Authors:
Harv. ex Hiern
Source:
tro
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 4(2): 213 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001137450
Common Names
- Phygelius Aequalis
- Equal-leaved Phygelius
- Equal-leaved Cape Fuchsia
Description
Phygelius aequalis (also called 'Cape Fuchsia' among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, dark green leaves and produces small, bell-shaped flowers in shades of red and orange. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun and is drought tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Phygelius aequalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a cut flower in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phygelius aequalis has small, tubular flowers with four petals in shades of yellow and orange. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phygelius aequalis is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in a wide range of soils and climates. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Phygelius aequalis
Phygelius aequalis can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Species in the Phygelius genus
Species in the Scrophulariaceae family
Alonsoa acutifolia,
Alonsoa auriculata,
Alonsoa caulialata,
Alonsoa hirsuta,
Alonsoa honoraria,
Alonsoa linearis,
Alonsoa meridionalis,
Alonsoa minor,
Alonsoa pallida,
Alonsoa peduncularis,
Alonsoa serrata,
Alonsoa unilabiata,
Ameroglossum pernambucense,
Ameroglossum manoel-felixii,
Ameroglossum alatum,
Ameroglossum asperifolium,
Ameroglossum bicolor,
Ameroglossum fulniorum,
Ameroglossum genaroanum,
Ameroglossum intermedium,
Ameroglossum xukuruorum,
Androya decaryi,
Antherothamnus pearsonii,
Anticharis arabica,
Anticharis ebracteata,
Anticharis glandulosa,
Anticharis imbricata,
Anticharis inflata,
Anticharis juncea,
Anticharis scoparia,
Anticharis senegalensis,
Anticharis namibensis,
Anticharis kaokoensis,
Anticharis angolensis,
Aptosimum albomarginatum,
Aptosimum arenarium,
Aptosimum decumbens,
Aptosimum elongatum,
Aptosimum eriocephalum,
Aptosimum glandulosum,
Aptosimum gossweileri,
Aptosimum indivisum,
Aptosimum lineare,
Aptosimum marlothii,
Aptosimum molle,
Aptosimum neglectum,
Aptosimum patulum,
Aptosimum procumbens,
Aptosimum pumilum,
Aptosimum spinescens,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:808374-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].