Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
welwitschii
ID:
313327

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf ex Hiern

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Cat. Afr. Pl. (Hiern) 1(3): 675. 1898

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312659



Common Names

  • Welwitsch's False Buttonweed
  • Welwitsch's False Pimpernel
  • Welwitsch's False Hedge-nettle


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Synonyms

  • Perinerion welwischii Baill. [unknown]
  • Baissea calophylla Stapf [unknown]
  • Baissea erythrosticta K.Schum. ex Stapf [unknown]
  • Codonura calophylla K.Schum. [unknown]

Description

Baissea welwitschii (also called Welwitsch's False Buttonweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 16 inches tall. It has small, white flowers, and its leaves are lanceolate and hairy. It is native to tropical Africa and the West Indies, and it grows in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Baissea welwitschii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Baissea welwitschii is small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are slender and erect.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baissea welwitschii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Baissea welwitschii

Baissea welwitschii is native to Angola and can be found in the dry woodlands of the Namibe Province.

Baissea welwitschii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baissea welwitschii?

Baissea welwitschii

What is the common name of Baissea welwitschii?

Welwitsch's Baissea

Where is Baissea welwitschii found?

Baissea welwitschii is found in tropical Africa.

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-19378: Based on the initial data import
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.