Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
liebrechtsiana
ID:
428350

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild. & T.Durand

Source:
cmp

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique , Compt. Rend. 38: 111 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427682

Common Names

  • Whitfieldia liebrechtsiana
  • Liebrecht's Whitfieldia
  • Whitfieldia

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Description

Whitfieldia liebrechtsiana (also called Liebrecht'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 liebrechtsiana is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Whitfieldia liebrechtsiana 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Whitfieldia liebrechtsiana is a perennial herb that grows in moist to wet soils in open forests and woodlands. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from the soft new growth and placed in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Whitfieldia liebrechtsiana

Whitfieldia liebrechtsiana is native to Tanzania and can be found in the Usambara Mountains.

Whitfieldia liebrechtsiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Whitfieldia liebrechtsiana?

Whitfieldia liebrechtsiana

What is the common name of Whitfieldia liebrechtsiana?

Liebrecht's Whitfieldia

What is the natural habitat of Whitfieldia liebrechtsiana?

Dry forests and scrublands of Africa

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,

References

Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
Théophile Alexis Durand (1855-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Durand' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.