[4] It can be distinguished from other members of the Turneroideae by its 10 veined nearly free calyx tubes and its corona which is reduced to tufts of hairs around the base of the perianth.

Urban would reclassify A. capensis on the basis of its "leaf shape, hairiness," and locality.

[4] Phylogenetic analysis of Turneroideae suggested A. capensis was closer related to other African members than to Turnera or Piriqueta.

[6] A. capensis is native to the tropical southern regions of Zimbabwe to KwaZulu-Natal.

[4] As of 2015, A. capensis conservation status is "least concern" as it is considered widespread and a very common plant.