PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / GENTIANALES / RUBIACEAE / RUBIOIDEAE / ANTHOSPERMAE / CARPACOCE / SPERMACOCEA / SPERMACOCEA
Perennial herb, ('female' + 'male'), 'female' or occasionally ('female' + 'male') + 'female', lax, straggling or scrambling, few- to several-stemmed, with rhizomes or ± woody base, (strongly) fetid. Stems c. 0.2-0.6(-0.9) m long, sometimes rooting at lower nodes, branching irregular, branches to 300 mm long, often with leafy short shoots. Leaves decussate; blades 10-18(-23) x (1.5-)2-3(-4) mm, narrowly ovate-lanceolate to linear-lanceolate, ± spreading, membranaceous, glabrous or margins faintly scabrid; stipular sheath cup-shaped, with 3-5 (or sometimes more) bristles c. 1-2(-2.5) mm long. Flowers in groups of few to 1, lateral and/or terminal, mostly on short lateral branches, fruiting pedicels elongated, 3-12(-20) mm long; calyx (4-)5-6-merous, lobes (1-)2.5-5 mm long, linear-lanceolate, 1 or 2 often much larger than the others, erect to spreading, or apices or upper thirds recurved; corolla (4-)5(6-)-merous, greenish, greenish yellow or dark purplish brown to blackish. ('female' + 'male'): tube 1-2 mm long, lobes 2-3.5 x 0.7-1.2 mm; anthers 1.5-2.2 mm long; stigma often shorter than in 'female'. 'Female': tube 0.8-1.2 mm long, lobes 0.7-1.5 x 0.2-0.4 mm; stigma 1.5-13 mm long; ovary c. 1.5-2.0 mm long. Fruit green, turning dark brown, c. 2-3.5(-4) x 1-1.5 mm, ± obovate to cylindrical, often ± ribbed, 1- seeded; diaspore c. 2-3(-4) x 1-1.5 mm, greyish to black, ± cylindrical, hollowed out at base (hollow sometimes filled with easily removable `plug' of spongy tissue), ± rugose, occasionally indistinctly ribbed. From: Puff, C. 1986. Paederiaceae, Anthospermae, Rubieae. Fl. S. Africa 31(1,2): 1-75. Botanical Research Institute, Pretoria. [http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/209569#page/5/mode/1up] [CC BY]
Growing in wet or damp, often shady and sheltered localities (scrub near streams, edge of kloof forests, base of cliffs, etc.). From: Puff, C. 1986. Paederiaceae, Anthospermae, Rubieae. Fl. S. Africa 31(1,2): 1-75. Botanical Research Institute, Pretoria. [http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/209569#page/5/mode/1up] [CC BY]
Occurring from the Cape Peninsula north-east to the Tulbagh distr. and east to the Heidelberg distr. From: Puff, C. 1986. Paederiaceae, Anthospermae, Rubieae. Fl. S. Africa 31(1,2): 1-75. Botanical Research Institute, Pretoria. [http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/209569#page/5/mode/1up] [CC BY]
30 to 1300 m
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature
FSA
SA
BOT
NAM
ESW
LES
WC
EC
NC
FS
GA
KZN
LP
MP
NW
Absent
Indigenous
Endemic
Naturalised
Invasive
Names and Sources
Anthospermum spermacoceum Rchb.f.
| Common name | Language | Reference/barcode | Published as |
|---|---|---|---|
| poepbossie | Afrikaans | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. | |
| poepbossiegras | Afrikaans | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. | |
| poepgras | Afrikaans | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. | |
| stinkbossie | Afrikaans | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. | |
| stinkkruid | Afrikaans | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. | |
| stinkkruie | Afrikaans | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. | |
| strontbossie | Afrikaans | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. |
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Gentianales
FAMILY Rubiaceae
SUBFAMILY Rubioideae
TRIBE Anthospermae
GENUS Carpacoce
SPECIES spermacocea
SUBSPECIES spermacocea
34 results for Carpacoce spermacocea (Rchb. ex Spreng.) Sond. subsp. spermacocea
Year
Barcode: PRE0674078-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Daalen, JC, 173 | 1979-3-26
South Africa, Western Cape, KNYSNA.; ON PLOT.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0724118-0 Collector(s) & number: Thode, J, A856 | 1926-7-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, CLARKSON
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0159167-0 Collector(s) & number: Stokoe, TP, SAM 64190 | 1947-9-
South Africa, Western Cape, CALEDON DIST.; KLEIN RIVER MTS.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1573579-0 Collector(s) & number: Low, AB, ABL13453 | 2007-2-25
South Africa, Western Cape, Bainskloof, Slanghoek Berge, Witte River.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0159152-0 Collector(s) & number: Stokoe, TP, 7586 | 1939-11-
South Africa, Western Cape, HOTTENTOTS HOLLAND M; CALEDON DIST.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0159147-0 Collector(s) & number: Ecklon, CF, PRE 21049 | 1830-9-
South Africa, Western Cape, TABLE MT.; IN THE KLOOF AND OTHER HIGH PLACES
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0159154-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, 448 | 1935-10-
South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE PENINSULA; KIRSTENBOSCH; CLEARING N. OF WINDOW STREAM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0159148-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 9225 | 1896-11-17
South Africa, Western Cape, FRANSCHHOEK
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0159159-0 Collector(s) & number: Britten, LL, 1163 | 1919-1-7
South Africa, Eastern Cape, HUMANSDORP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0789052-0 Collector(s) & number: McDonald, DJ, 1838 | 1989-11-10
South Africa, Western Cape, Langeberg; Swellendam State Forest; Above Zuurplaat se Stroom, south tributary; Close to hiking trail crossing.
General notes: Acock's Veld Type 69. Fynbos. Poorly-drained; black humus-rich soil. Moderate S mountain slope. Disturbance: none. Evergreen perennial spreading dwarf shrub .1 m tall. Lax creeping plant in undergrowth, forming tangled masses. Flower colour: brown. No fruit. Local occasional. Ex Stellenbosch Herbarium (STE) Det: J. Beyers Plot specimen 179/20.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0827357-0 Collector(s) & number: Bond, WJ, W 679 | 1976-11-16
South Africa, Western Cape, George District: Tierkop.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0159166-0 Collector(s) & number: De Vos, MP, PRE 41828 | 1949-11-5
South Africa, Western Cape, PALMIET FLATS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0159164-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 22356 | 1962-7-18
South Africa, Western Cape, RIVERSDALE DIV.; 4 MI. W. OF ALBERTINIA TURNING
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0705827-0 Collector(s) & number: Orchard, ER, 458 | 1978-10-24
South Africa, Western Cape, HERMANUS DIST.; FERNKLOOF NAT. RES.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0786507-0 Collector(s) & number: McDonald, DJ, 1183 | 1986-9-9
South Africa, Western Cape, Langeberg MCA; Grootvadersbosch S.F; Boesmansbos Wilderness Area. Overlooking Platbos River Kloof.
General notes: Moist mountain fynbos on S slopes of ridge. Matted, herbaceous, prostrate, creeping beneath low vegetation. Det: J. Beyers
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1478606-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, 8486 | 2015-4-21
South Africa, Western Cape, Langeberg, 17 km NE of Riversdale. South slopes of Duiwelsbosberg.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0358189-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, 4470 | 1973-9-10
South Africa, Eastern Cape, SOUTHERNHAY; BETW OTTERFORD AND LOERIE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0749941-0 Collector(s) & number: McDonald, DJ, 1838 | 1989-11-10
South Africa, Western Cape, LANGEBERG; SWELLENDAM STATE FOR; ABOVE ZUURPLAAT SE STROOM SOUTH TRIBUTARY CLOSE TO HIKING TRAIL CROSSING OF STREAM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0196606-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, 2873 | 2003-10-4
South Africa, Western Cape, Worcester. Slanghoek Valley, Ruigtevlei 402.
General notes: Fynbos biome. Marsh. Seasonally waterlogged, sandy, humus soil. Sandstone. Partial shade. Gentle slope. E aspect. Rambling shrub. Plant height 0.3 m. Common. 2 years old veld.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0724521-0 Collector(s) & number: McDonald, DJ, 1183 | 1986-9-9
South Africa, Western Cape, BOOSMANSBOS WILDERNE; GROOTVADERSBOSCH STA; FOREST ON S-FACING SLOPES OF RIDGE OVER- LOOKING PLATBOSRIVIERKLOOF
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0159157-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, 346 | 1935-10-
South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE PENINSULA; KIRSTENBOSCH; BETW. SKELETON AND WINDOW GORGES
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0531894-0 Collector(s) & number: Goldblatt, P, 3738 | 1976-8-3
South Africa, Western Cape, HERMITAGE KLOOF; SLOPES OF SANDSTON ABOVE RIVER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0484901-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 7128 | 1967-10-8
South Africa, Western Cape, SIMONSTOWN DIST.; CAPE OF GOOD HOPE NA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0159158-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, 10862 | 1944-11-21
South Africa, Western Cape, GEORGE DIV.; MONTAGU PASS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: GHPG$0002341-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, 36903 | 1989-11-24
South Africa, Western Cape, Harold Porter Reserve.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0159163-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 5708A | 1965-2-25
South Africa, Western Cape, STELLENBOSCH DIV.; JONKERSHOEK; JAKKALSVLEI
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0827759-0 Collector(s) & number: Geldenhuys, CJ, 139 | 1970-9-17
South Africa, Western Cape, Knysna District: Spitskop Fynbosreservaat.
General notes: Det: E Retief
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0524771-0 Collector(s) & number: Scharf, HT, 1889 | 1976-9-1
South Africa, Eastern Cape, UITENHAGE DIV.; KROMPOORTKLOOF CATCH; GROENDAL WILDERNESS RES. STRYDOMSBERG FARM LOWER MT. SIDE ALONG JEEP TRACK
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0159153-0 Collector(s) & number: Stokoe, TP, 8647 | 1942-11-
South Africa, Western Cape, CALEDON DIST.; VILJOENS PASS; MT. W. OF VILJOENS PASS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0199144-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, 3387 | 2005-1-16
South Africa, Western Cape, Simonstown. Noordhoek Peak, upper south slopes.
General notes: Fynbos biome. Steep, mountain slope. Well-drained, sandy soil. Sandstone. Partial shade. S aspect. No biotic effect seen. Shrub. Scrambling, semi - woody. Stems to 0.6m long. Very common in cool, south facing gullies. Veld 5 years old. Plant height 0.3m. Voucher for DNA.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1496997-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, 9337 | 2018-11-17
South Africa, Western Cape, Table Mountain, SE of Grootkop, above Bosky Gulley.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0159168-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, C, 1144 | 1970-2-20
South Africa, Western Cape, PAARDEBERG; KOGELBERG FOR. RES.; ALONG NE. FOOTHILLS OF PAARDEBERG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0159146-0 Collector(s) & number: Thode, A856 | 1926-7-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, HUMANSDORP DIV.; CLARKSON
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0159165-0 Collector(s) & number: Kruger, FJ, 541 | 1967-11-
South Africa, Western Cape, GRABOUW; LEBANON; CATCHMENT IG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
1986
FLORA
Paederiaceae, Anthospermae, Rubieae Puff, CFlora of Southern Africa 31(1),21-75
Botanical Research Institute, Pretoria
No results found for Carpacoce spermacocea (Rchb. ex Spreng.) Sond. subsp. spermacocea
Status and criteria
LC
Assessor(s)
Plantae Coordinator
BOOK
Pringle, E.L., Henning, G.A. and Ball, J.B. 1994. Pennington's Butterflies of Southern Africa. Struik Winchester
BOOK
Woodhall, S.E. 2005. Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa. Struik
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