Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
welwitschiana
ID:
954707

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Usteri) 25: 622 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000954045

Common Names

  • Welwitschiana Erythrococca
  • Welwitschiana's Erythrococca
  • Welwitschiana Erythrococca

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Description

Erythrococca welwitschiana (also called 'Welwitsch's Erythrococca', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to tropical Africa. It grows in dry, open areas at elevations of up to 2000 m. It has a single, thin, erect stem and two to three leaves. The flowers are white with yellow spots and have a sweet scent.

Uses & Benefits

Erythrococca welwitschiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erythrococca welwitschiana is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythrococca welwitschiana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. Both methods require warm temperatures and plenty of light for successful propagation.

Where to Find Erythrococca welwitschiana

Erythrococca welwitschiana is found in tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to Angola and south to South Africa.

Species in the Erythrococca genus

Erythrococca abyssinica, Erythrococca africana, Erythrococca angolensis, Erythrococca anomala, Erythrococca atrovirens, Erythrococca berberidea, Erythrococca bongensis, Erythrococca chevalieri, Erythrococca columnaris, Erythrococca dewevrei, Erythrococca fischeri, Erythrococca hispida, Erythrococca integrifolia, Erythrococca kirkii, Erythrococca laurentii, Erythrococca macrophylla, Erythrococca mannii, Erythrococca membranacea, Erythrococca menyharthii, Erythrococca molleri, Erythrococca natalensis, Erythrococca neglecta, Erythrococca pallidifolia, Erythrococca patula, Erythrococca pauciflora, Erythrococca pentagyna, Erythrococca poggei, Erythrococca poggeophyton, Erythrococca polyandra, Erythrococca pubescens, Erythrococca rivularis, Erythrococca sanjensis, Erythrococca subspicata, Erythrococca trichogyne, Erythrococca tristis, Erythrococca ulugurensis, Erythrococca uniflora, Erythrococca usambarica, Erythrococca welwitschiana, Erythrococca zambesiaca,

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-72085: Based on the initial data import
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.