Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
denticulata
ID:
1011642

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Weim.) C.Whitehouse

Source:
rjp

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 34: 81 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001010980

Common Names

  • Toothed Cliffortia
  • Toothed Ironplum
  • Toothed Ironwood

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Description

Cliffortia denticulata (also called the toothed cliffortia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has white flowers and red fruits, and grows in dry, rocky soils in canyons and foothills.

Uses & Benefits

Cliffortia denticulata is used for making jams, jellies, and wines. It is also used to make tea, which is believed to have medicinal properties. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cliffortia denticulata has small, white flowers that appear in clusters in the spring. The flowers are followed by small, black seeds. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cliffortia denticulata is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Cliffortia denticulata

Cliffortia denticulata is native to South Africa.

Species in the Cliffortia genus

Cliffortia polygonifolia, Cliffortia acockii, Cliffortia aculeata, Cliffortia acutifolia, Cliffortia alata, Cliffortia arborea, Cliffortia burgersii, Cliffortia conifera, Cliffortia ericifolia, Cliffortia geniculata, Cliffortia hantamensis, Cliffortia nivenioides, Cliffortia strigosa, Cliffortia ericaefolia, Cliffortia reniformis, Cliffortia schlechteri, Cliffortia acanthophylla, Cliffortia ceresana, Cliffortia denticulata, Cliffortia recurvata, Cliffortia oligodonta, Cliffortia prionota, Cliffortia dichotoma, Cliffortia anthospermoides, Cliffortia cruciata, Cliffortia ferricola, Cliffortia weimarckii, Cliffortia amplexistipula, Cliffortia apiculata, Cliffortia arcuata, Cliffortia atrata, Cliffortia baccans, Cliffortia brevifolia, Cliffortia browniana, Cliffortia burchellii, Cliffortia carinata, Cliffortia castanea, Cliffortia cervicornu, Cliffortia complanata, Cliffortia concinna, Cliffortia crassinervis, Cliffortia crenata, Cliffortia crenulata, Cliffortia cristata, Cliffortia cuneata, Cliffortia curvifolia, Cliffortia cymbifolia, Cliffortia densa, Cliffortia dentata, Cliffortia discolor,

Species in the Rosaceae family

Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,

References

August Henning Weimarck (1903-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weim.' in the authors string.
Chris Whitehouse (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Whitehouse' in the authors string.