RHODOCOMA CAPENSIS SEEDS - INDIGENOUS SOUTH AFRICAN ENDEMIC IN SOUTH AFRICA

Rhodocoma capensis commonly known as Kanet, Kanetpol, Katstertkanet or Litjieskanet in Afrikaans it is a South African endemic species from the Eastern Cape and Western Cape Provinces. It is a very elegant reed-like plant with slightly arching branches which have whorls of finely divided, feathery looking foliage. This species can be grown as part of a mixed border or in containers and grows to a height of 1 to 2 m. Since its introduction into the horticultural market, Rhodocoma capensis has proved to be a popular plant for gardens and large formal plantings, with its elegant, evergreen appearance. This is the most commercially useful aspect of the species as the foliage is too soft for the traditional use as a broom, while the high tannin content of the plant makes it unpalatable for animals except for the very young growth.