Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindau) C.B.Clarke
Source:
cmp
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 5: 68 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427676
Common Names
- Whitfieldia Stuhlmannii
- Stuhlmannii's Whitfieldia
- Stuhlmannii's Tree
Description
Whitfieldia stuhlmannii (also called Stuhlmann'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 stuhlmannii is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Whitfieldia stuhlmannii 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 stuhlmannii 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 stuhlmannii
Whitfieldia stuhlmannii is native to Tanzania and can be found in the Usambara Mountains.
Whitfieldia stuhlmannii FAQ
What are the common uses of Whitfieldia stuhlmannii?
Whitfieldia stuhlmannii is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and for medicinal purposes.
What is the growth rate of Whitfieldia stuhlmannii?
Whitfieldia stuhlmannii grows at a moderate rate.
What is the best soil type for Whitfieldia stuhlmannii?
Whitfieldia stuhlmannii 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,