Caputia Explained

Caputia is a small genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native to South Africa. It may be of hybrid origin. Species in this genus were formerly considered part of the genus Senecio.

Species

Currently accepted species include:

• Caputia medley-woodii (Hutch.) B.Nord. & Pelser
• Caputia oribiensis (van Jaarsv.) J.C.Manning
• Caputia pyramidata (DC.) B.Nord. & Pelser
• Caputia scaposa (DC.) B.Nord. & Pelser
• Caputia tomentosa (Haw.) B.Nord. & Pelser