Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cupressales
Species:
nodiflora
ID:
428430

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Powrie

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 38: 303. (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427762

Common Names

  • Widdringtonia nodiflora
  • Nodiflorous Widdringtonia
  • Widdringtonia nodiflora

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Description

Widdringtonia nodiflora (also called nodding widdringtonia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to South Africa. It has an upright growth habit and a trunk with a diameter of up to 30 cm. It grows in temperate rainforests, in the understory of the forest, and in the shrub layer of the forest.

Uses & Benefits

Widdringtonia nodiflora 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 nodiflora has small, yellow flowers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Widdringtonia nodiflora 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 nodiflora

Widdringtonia nodiflora can be found in the dry savannas of South Africa.

Widdringtonia nodiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Widdringtonia nodiflora?

Widdringtonia nodiflora

What is the common name of Widdringtonia nodiflora?

Nodiflorous Widdringtonia

What is the natural habitat of Widdringtonia nodiflora?

Tropical rainforests of South Africa

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,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Elizabeth Powrie (1925-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Powrie' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Widdringtonia nodiflora (L.) Powrie: Placement according to April 2023 Classification