Cacalia tomentosa Haw.
Cocoon plant (Haworth)
Haworth's name for the same woolly Karoo plant accepted today as Caputia tomentosa. See entries RN-CAC-00008 and RN-CAC-00016 for full morphology, cultivation, and uses.
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Overview
| Category | Classification |
|---|---|
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Cacalia |
| Growth Habit | Woolly succulent subshrub |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern |
| pH Target | 6.0–7.5 |
| Type | Sandy-gritty with excellent drainage |
Origin & Habitat
Requirements
Soil & Substrate
Type
Sandy-gritty with excellent drainage
groups Beneficial Associations
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Propagation Strategy
S
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Every 2–3 years.
Once in spring with diluted cactus fertilizer.
Uses & Applications
Precautions / Toxicity
Slightly toxic if ingested.
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"'Cacalia tomentosa' Haw. (Syn. Pl. Succ. 1819) is the direct basionym of 'Caputia tomentosa' (Haw.) B.Nord. & Pelser (2016). Haworth's name has nomenclatural priority over 'Cacalia tomentosa' Eckl. ex DC. (see RN-CAC-00016). Both entries (RN-CAC-00016 and RN-CAC-00017) document the same plant under different historical author citations for encyclopedic clarity."
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