Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
nitidula
ID:
1017747

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Fr. & T.C.E.Fr.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 8: 649 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001017085

Common Names

  • Cliffortia nitidula
  • Shiny Cliffortia
  • Shiny Bush-clover

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Description

Cliffortia nitidula (also called Shiny Cliffortia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family. It is native to South Africa, and is found in rocky habitats. It is a shrub, with green leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cliffortia nitidula is used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as a food plant for livestock and as a source of fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cliffortia nitidula are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cliffortia nitidula is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Cliffortia nitidula

Cliffortia nitidula is found in the Eastern Cape Province of 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

The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-7709: Based on the initial data import
Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
Thore Christian Elias Fries (1886-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.C.E.Fr.' in the authors string.