Status:
valid
Authors:
Pillans
Source:
wcs
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 29: 355 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607837
Common Names
- Stokoe's Willdenowia
- Willdenowia stokoei
- Stokoe's Willdenowia
Description
Willdenowia stokoei (also called Stokoe's willdenowia, among many other common names) is a perennial, evergreen shrub native to Europe and Asia. It has small, oval leaves and produces white flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Willdenowia stokoei is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Willdenowia stokoei has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a long, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Willdenowia stokoei is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Where to Find Willdenowia stokoei
Willdenowia stokoei is native to tropical regions of Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia.
Willdenowia stokoei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Willdenowia stokoei?
Willdenowia stokoei
What is the natural habitat of Willdenowia stokoei?
Willdenowia stokoei is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
What is the flowering season of Willdenowia stokoei?
Willdenowia stokoei flowers from late spring to early summer.
Species in the Willdenowia genus
Willdenowia affinis,
Willdenowia arescens,
Willdenowia bolusii,
Willdenowia glomerata,
Willdenowia humilis,
Willdenowia incurvata,
Willdenowia purpurea,
Willdenowia rugosa,
Willdenowia stokoei,
Willdenowia sulcata,
Willdenowia teres,
Willdenowia pilleata,
Species in the Restionaceae family
Alexgeorgea ganopoda,
Alexgeorgea nitens,
Alexgeorgea subterranea,
Anarthria gracilis,
Anarthria humilis,
Anarthria laevis,
Anarthria polyphylla,
Anarthria prolifera,
Anarthria scabra,
Anthochortus capensis,
Anthochortus crinalis,
Anthochortus ecklonii,
Anthochortus graminifolius,
Anthochortus insignis,
Anthochortus laxiflorus,
Anthochortus singularis,
Aphelia brizula,
Aphelia cyperoides,
Aphelia drummondii,
Aphelia gracilis,
Aphelia nutans,
Aphelia pumilio,
Apodasmia brownii,
Apodasmia chilensis,
Apodasmia similis,
Apodasmia ceramophila,
Askidiosperma alboaristatum,
Askidiosperma alticola,
Askidiosperma andreaeanum,
Askidiosperma capitatum,
Askidiosperma chartaceum,
Askidiosperma delicatulum,
Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae,
Askidiosperma insigne,
Askidiosperma longiflorum,
Askidiosperma nitidum,
Askidiosperma paniculatum,
Askidiosperma rugosum,
Askidiosperma alticolum,
Baloskion australe,
Baloskion fimbriatum,
Baloskion gracile,
Baloskion longipes,
Baloskion pallens,
Baloskion stenocoleum,
Baloskion tenuiculme,
Baloskion tetraphyllum,
Calorophus elongatus,
Calorophus erostris,
Cannomois aristata,