Notice

Colin Mills, compiler of the Hortus Camdenensis, died in late November 2012 after a short illness. As he always considered the Hortus his legacy, it is his family's intention to keep the site running in perpetuity. It will not, however, be updated in the near future.

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

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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