Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
thollonii
ID:
428342

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) Benoist

Source:
cmp

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 74: 671 (1927 publ. 1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427674

Common Names

  • Whitfieldia Thollonii
  • Thollonii's Whitfieldia
  • Thollonii's Tree

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Synonyms

  • Whitfieldia brazzei C.B.Clarke [unknown]

Description

Whitfieldia thollonii (also called Thollon'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 thollonii is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Whitfieldia thollonii is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has attractive, glossy green foliage and fragrant white flowers that bloom in the summer. 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 thollonii 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 thollonii

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

Whitfieldia thollonii FAQ

What are the common uses of Whitfieldia thollonii?

Whitfieldia thollonii is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and for medicinal purposes.

What is the growth rate of Whitfieldia thollonii?

Whitfieldia thollonii grows at a moderate rate.

What is the best soil type for Whitfieldia thollonii?

Whitfieldia thollonii prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soils.

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

Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Raymond Benoist (1881-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benoist' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.