Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
verruculosa
ID:
1103811

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 45: 31 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001103149



Common Names

  • Woodia verruculosa
  • Verruculosa Woodia
  • Verruculose Woodia


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Description

Woodia verruculosa (also called Woodia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, glossy, ovate leaves and white flowers. It is found in rocky outcrops and dry riverbeds.

Uses & Benefits

Woodia verruculosa is a medicinal plant used to treat skin diseases, fever, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Woodia verruculosa has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Woodia verruculosa is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a light, sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Woodia verruculosa

Woodia verruculosa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Species in the Woodia genus

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,

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