Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cupressales
Species:
schwarzii
ID:
428638

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Marloth) Mast.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 37: 269. (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427970

Common Names

  • Widdringtonia schwarzii
  • Schwarzii Widdringtonia
  • Schwar Widdringtonia

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Description

Widdringtonia schwarzii (also called Schwarz's Cedar, among many other common names) is a coniferous tree native to South Africa and Swaziland. It is a medium-sized evergreen tree with a conical shape and a dense crown. It has a rough, grey-brown bark and its leaves are needle-like and arranged in spirals. It prefers dry, rocky slopes and is often found in grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Widdringtonia schwarzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for windbreaks and erosion control. Its wood is also used for making furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Widdringtonia schwarzii has small, yellow flowers with a distinct scent. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Widdringtonia schwarzii is a slow-growing conifer that can reach heights of up to 10m. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. The seed should be covered lightly with soil and kept moist. Once germinated, the seedlings should be transplanted to individual containers and grown on until they are large enough to be planted out in their permanent location.

Where to Find Widdringtonia schwarzii

Widdringtonia schwarzii is native to the Drakensberg Mountains of South Africa.

Widdringtonia schwarzii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Widdringtonia schwarzii?

Widdringtonia schwarzii

What is the common name of Widdringtonia schwarzii?

Schwarz's Widdringtonia

What is the natural habitat of Widdringtonia schwarzii?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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,