Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
colorata
ID:
1245099

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
tro

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Liberia 2: 640 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001244437



Common Names

  • Whitfieldia colorata
  • Colorata Whitfieldia
  • Whitfieldia Colorata


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Description

Whitfieldia colorata (also called Whitefieldia, Whitefieldia Colorata, and Whitefieldia Colorata, among many other common names) is a perennial climbing vine native to tropical Africa. It has heart-shaped leaves and produces white flowers with yellow throats. It is found in woodlands, savannas, and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Whitfieldia colorata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Whitfieldia colorata sub. tigrina A.Grall & I.Darbysh.
Whitfieldia colorata sub. colorata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Whitfieldia colorata has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Whitfieldia colorata is a fast-growing, evergreen, woody climber that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is best propagated by cuttings taken from semi-hardwood stems. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 10-15 cm in length. They should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until rooted. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into larger pots or into the garden.

Where to Find Whitfieldia colorata

Whitfieldia colorata is native to Africa and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.