Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baill.) C.B.Clarke
Source:
cmp
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 5: 67 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427677
Common Names
- Whitfieldia brazzae
- Brazza's Whitfieldia
- Whitfieldia
Description
Whitfieldia brazzae (also called Brazza's Whitfieldia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Africa. It has an upright, branching habit and its leaves are oblong to lanceolate. Whitfieldia brazzae is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Whitfieldia brazzae is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. It produces small, white flowers in the summer and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a hedge or screen plant, providing privacy and protection from wind and sun.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Pale yellow, with 4 petals. Seed: Small, black, and round. Seedlings: Long and thin, with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Whitfieldia brazzae can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Whitfieldia brazzae
Whitfieldia brazzae is native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and can be found in the rainforests of the eastern and western coasts.
Whitfieldia brazzae FAQ
What are the common uses of Whitfieldia brazzae?
Whitfieldia brazzae is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and for medicinal purposes.
What is the growth rate of Whitfieldia brazzae?
Whitfieldia brazzae grows at a moderate rate.
What is the best soil type for Whitfieldia brazzae?
Whitfieldia brazzae prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soils.
Species in the Whitfieldia genus
Whitfieldia thollonii,
Whitfieldia stuhlmannii,
Whitfieldia brazzae,
Whitfieldia liebrechtsiana,
Whitfieldia elongata,
Whitfieldia laurentii,
Whitfieldia purpurata,
Whitfieldia rutilans,
Whitfieldia preussii,
Whitfieldia lateritia,
Whitfieldia colorata,
Whitfieldia orientalis,
Whitfieldia latiflos,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa,
Acanthopale confertiflora,
Acanthopale decempedalis,
Acanthopale laxiflora,
Acanthopale madagascariensis,
Acanthopale pubescens,
Acanthopale aethiogermanica,
Acanthopale breviceps,
Acanthopale cuneifolia,
Acanthopale ramiflora,
Acanthopale perrieri,
Acanthopale humblotii,
Acanthopsis carduifolia,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis glauca,
Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana,
Acanthopsis horrida,
Acanthopsis scullyi,
Acanthopsis spathularis,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis tuba,
Acanthopsis ludoviciana,
Acanthopsis adamanticola,
Acanthopsis dispermoides,
Acanthopsis erosa,
Acanthopsis dregeana,
Acanthopsis tetragona,
Acanthopsis glandulopalmata,
Acanthopsis insueta,
Acanthopsis nitida,
Acanthopsis pagodiformis,
Acanthopsis glabra,
Acanthopsis villosa,
Acanthus austromontanus,
Acanthus greuterianus,
Acanthus kulalensis,
Acanthus arboreus,
Acanthus carduaceus,
Acanthus caroli-alexandri,
Acanthus caudatus,
Acanthus dioscoridis,
Acanthus ebracteatus,
Acanthus eminens,
Acanthus flexicaulis,
Acanthus gaed,
Acanthus guineensis,
Acanthus hirsutus,
Acanthus hungaricus,
Acanthus ilicifolius,
Acanthus latisepalus,