Plumbago capensis Thunb. var. alba
For a description of the species see Plumbago capensis Thunb. Alba is a form with white flowers.
Horticultural & Botanical History
Introduced to Britain in 1886 according to the RHSD, but clearly much older.
History at Camden Park
The only reference is a hand-written list in a copy of the 1850 catalogue held at the Mitchell Library and inscribed on the front Wm. Macarthur, 23rd. Dec. 1854. [ML 635.9m].
Notes
Published Mar 24, 2009 - 05:06 PM | Last updated Mar 25, 2010 - 02:12 PM
| Family | Plumbaginaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | South Africa |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | White Cape leadwort |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Plumbago capensis alba |
| Confidence level | high |