Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
williamsii
ID:
29899

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl. & Steyerm.) Strother

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 33: 37 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029228



Common Names

  • Wamalchitamia williamsii
  • Williams' Wamalchitamia
  • Williams' Wamalchitamia


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Description

Wamalchitamia williamsii (also called Williams' wamalchitamia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub in the family Melastomataceae. It has opposite, simple leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in humid montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Wamalchitamia williamsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rytigynia seyrigii has white flowers with yellow centers, small black seeds and small seedlings with thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wamalchitamia williamsii is a perennial wildflower native to Africa. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. For division, dig up the clump and divide the roots into smaller sections. Replant in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Wamalchitamia williamsii

Rytigynia seyrigii is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.

Wamalchitamia williamsii FAQ

What type of plant is Wamalchitamia williamsii?

Wamalchitamia williamsii is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae.

Where is Wamalchitamia williamsii found?

Wamalchitamia williamsii is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

What is the growth habit of Wamalchitamia williamsii?

Wamalchitamia williamsii is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head.

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-12825: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
John Lance Strother (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Strother' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.