Status:
valid
Authors:
J.A.Marsh
Source:
wcs
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 9: 125. (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427761
Common Names
- Widdringtonia cedarbergensis
- Cedarberg Widdringtonia
- Widdringtonia cedarbergensis
Description
Widdringtonia cedarbergensis (also called Cedarberg widdringtonia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to South Africa. It has a rounded crown and a trunk with a diameter of up to 60 cm. It grows in temperate rainforests, in the understory of the forest, and in the shrub layer of the forest.
Uses & Benefits
Widdringtonia cedarbergensis is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. It produces small, white flowers in the summer and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a hedge or screen plant, providing privacy and protection from wind and sun.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Widdringtonia cedarbergensis has small, yellow flowers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Widdringtonia cedarbergensis is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny location and is drought-tolerant once established. It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Widdringtonia cedarbergensis
Widdringtonia cedarbergensis can be found in the dry savannas of South Africa.
Widdringtonia cedarbergensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Widdringtonia cedarbergensis?
Widdringtonia cedarbergensis
What is the common name of Widdringtonia cedarbergensis?
Cedarberg Widdringtonia
What is the natural habitat of Widdringtonia cedarbergensis?
Tropical rainforests of South Africa
Species in the Widdringtonia genus
Species in the Cupressaceae family
Athrotaxis cupressoides,
Athrotaxis laxifolia,
Athrotaxis selaginoides,
Austrocedrus chilensis,
Callitris acuminata,
Callitris baileyi,
Callitris canescens,
Callitris columellaris,
Callitris drummondii,
Callitris endlicheri,
Callitris macleayana,
Callitris monticola,
Callitris muelleri,
Callitris neocaledonica,
Callitris oblonga,
Callitris preissii,
Callitris rhomboidea,
Callitris roei,
Callitris sulcata,
Callitris verrucosa,
Callitris arenaria,
Callitris pyramidalis,
Callitris pancheri,
Callitropsis nootkatensis,
Calocedrus rupestris,
Calocedrus decurrens,
Calocedrus formosana,
Calocedrus macrolepis,
Chamaecyparis formosensis,
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana,
Chamaecyparis obtusa,
Chamaecyparis pisifera,
Chamaecyparis thyoides,
Chamaecyparis hodginsii,
Chamaecyparis flifera,
Cryptomeria japonica,
Cunninghamia konishii,
Cunninghamia lanceolata,
Cupressus atlantica,
Cupressus austrotibetica,
Cupressus cashmeriana,
Cupressus chengiana,
Cupressus corneyana,
Cupressus duclouxiana,
Cupressus dupreziana,
Cupressus funebris,
Cupressus gigantea,
Cupressus guadalupensis,
Cupressus pendula,
Cupressus sargentii,