Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenw. Ost-Afrikas , C: 276 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427580
Common Names
- Warburgia stuhlmannii
- Stuhlmannii warburgia
- Warburgia
Description
Warburgia stuhlmannii (also called Pepper-Bark Tree, 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 stuhlmannii is found in dry to moist forests, woodlands and bushlands, and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Warburgia stuhlmannii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Warburgia stuhlmannii 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 stuhlmannii
Warburgia stuhlmannii is native to Africa and can be found in tropical and subtropical areas of the continent.
Warburgia stuhlmannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Warburgia stuhlmannii?
Warburgia stuhlmannii
What is the common name of Warburgia stuhlmannii?
Stuhlmann's Warburgia
What is the natural habitat of Warburgia stuhlmannii?
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,