Warburgia elongata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Canellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elongata
ID:
428261
Status:
valid
Authors:
Verdc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 9: 544 (1954 publ. 1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427593
Common Names
- Warburgia elongata
- Elongata warburgia
- Warburgia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Warburgia elongata (also called African Pepper Tree, or Red-Stemmed Pepper-Bark Tree, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to East Africa. It has a straight, round trunk and a dense, spreading crown. Its leaves are glossy green, leathery and lanceolate. Warburgia elongata is found in dry to moist forests, woodlands and bushlands, and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Warburgia elongata is used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: yellow-orange, solitary or in small clusters. Seed: small, black, shiny. Seedlings: with rounded leaves, hairy.
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Warburgia elongata is a slow-growing tree that requires a well-draining soil mix and plenty of light. It is best propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It is also possible to propagate by layering.
Where to Find Warburgia elongata
Warburgia elongata is native to Africa and can be found in tropical and subtropical areas of the continent.
Warburgia elongata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Warburgia elongata?
Warburgia elongata
What is the common name of Warburgia elongata?
Elongated Warburgia
What is the natural habitat of Warburgia elongata?
It is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa
Species in the Warburgia genus
Species in the Canellaceae family
Canella winterana, Cinnamodendron angustifolium, Cinnamodendron axillare, Cinnamodendron corticosum, Cinnamodendron cubense, Cinnamodendron dinisii, Cinnamodendron ekmanii, Cinnamodendron sampaioanum, Cinnamodendron tenuifolium, Cinnamodendron venezuelense, Cinnamodendron occhionianum, Cinnamosma fragrans, Cinnamosma macrocarpa, Cinnamosma madagascariensis, Pleodendron macranthum, Pleodendron ekmanii, Pleodendron costaricense, Warburgia salutaris, Warburgia stuhlmannii, Warburgia ugandensis, Warburgia elongata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2465911: Based on the initial data import
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.