Warburgia ugandensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Canellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ugandensis
ID:
428249
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sprague
Source:
wcs
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 37: 498 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427581
Common Names
- Warburgia ugandensis
- Ugandensis warburgia
- Warburgia
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- Dawea ugandensis Sprague ex Dawe [unknown]
Description
Warburgia ugandensis (also called Ugandan 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 ugandensis is found in dry to moist forests, woodlands and bushlands, and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Warburgia ugandensis is used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Warburgia ugandensis sub. ugandensisFlower, 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 ugandensis 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 ugandensis
Warburgia ugandensis is native to Africa and can be found in tropical and subtropical areas of the continent.
Warburgia ugandensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Warburgia ugandensis?
Warburgia ugandensis
What is the common name of Warburgia ugandensis?
Uganda Warburgia
What is the natural habitat of Warburgia ugandensis?
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-2465888: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Archibald Sprague (1877-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sprague' in the authors string.