Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
welwitschii
ID:
340696

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 3: 229 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000340028

Common Names

  • Aneilema welwitschii
  • Welwitsch's Aneilema
  • Welwitschii

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Description

Aneilema welwitschii (also called Welwitsch's Aneilema, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Aneilema welwitschii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aneilema welwitschii is a yellow-greenish color and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is a small, round, dark brown color. The seedlings are thin and have a yellow-greenish color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aneilema welwitschii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Aneilema welwitschii

Aneilema welwitschii is native to tropical Africa. It can be found in the countries of Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Togo.

Aneilema welwitschii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aneilema welwitschii?

Aneilema welwitschii

What is the common name of Aneilema welwitschii?

Welwitsch's aneilema

What is the natural habitat of Aneilema welwitschii?

Aneilema welwitschii is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Africa

Species in the Aneilema genus

Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense, Aneilema lanceolatum, Aneilema leiocaule, Aneilema longicapsum, Aneilema longirrhizum, Aneilema macrorrhizum, Aneilema mortonii, Aneilema neocaledonicum, Aneilema nicholsonii, Aneilema nyasense, Aneilema obbiadense, Aneilema paludosum, Aneilema pedunculosum, Aneilema petersii, Aneilema plagiocapsum, Aneilema pomeridianum, Aneilema pusillum, Aneilema recurvatum, Aneilema rendlei, Aneilema richardsiae, Aneilema schlechteri, Aneilema sclerocarpum, Aneilema sebitense, Aneilema setiferum, Aneilema siliculosum,

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-220241: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.