Status:
valid
Authors:
(P.Beauv.) De Wild. & T.Durand
Source:
cmp
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique , Compt. Rend. 38: 110 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427683
Common Names
- Whitfieldia elongata
- Elongate Whitfieldia
- Whitfieldia longifolia
Description
Whitfieldia elongata (also called Elongate 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 elongata is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Whitfieldia elongata 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 elongata is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 2-3 feet. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Whitfieldia elongata
Whitfieldia elongata is native to Tanzania and can be found in the Usambara Mountains.
Whitfieldia elongata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Whitfieldia elongata?
Whitfieldia elongata
What is the common name of Whitfieldia elongata?
Elongated Whitfieldia
What is the natural habitat of Whitfieldia elongata?
Dry forests and scrublands of Africa
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,