Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevivittata
ID:
428315

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ledeb.) Grossh.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Fl. Kavkaza 3: 191 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427647



Common Names

  • Wendia brevivittata
  • Brevivittata wendia
  • Wendia


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Synonyms

  • Pastinaca brevivittata Koso-Pol. [unknown]
  • Heracleum brevivittatum Ledeb. [unknown]

Description

Wendia brevivittata (also called Short-Stemmed Wendia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Asia. It has an upright, branching habit and its leaves are oblong to lanceolate. Wendia brevivittata is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Wendia brevivittata is used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellow-green, in small clusters. Seed: small, black, shiny. Seedlings: with rounded leaves, hairy.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wendia brevivittata is a slow-growing shrub that requires a well-draining soil mix and plenty of light. It is best propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It is also possible to propagate by layering.

Where to Find Wendia brevivittata

Wendia brevivittata is native to Africa and can be found in tropical and subtropical areas of the continent.

Wendia brevivittata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wendia brevivittata?

Wendia brevivittata

What is the habitat of Wendia brevivittata?

It is found in dry and rocky areas of the Mediterranean region.

What is the flowering period of Wendia brevivittata?

It flowers from April to June.

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

Aleksandr Grossheim (1888-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grossh.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich von Ledebour (1786-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ledeb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:849985-1: Based on the initial data import