Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
filtuensis
ID:
428778

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.R.Hunt & J.-P.Lebrun

Source:
ksu

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 30: 222 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428110



Common Names

  • Wellstedia filtuensis
  • Filtuensis Wellstedia
  • Filtu Wellstedia


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Description

Wellstedia filtuensis (also called Filtuensis, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and narrow leaves. It is native to Ethiopia and is found in dry, open areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Wellstedia filtuensis is an ornamental plant that is often used to add color and texture to gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat skin conditions and its roots being used to treat fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Wellstedia filtuensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wellstedia filtuensis is a small evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in partial shade. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Wellstedia filtuensis

Wellstedia filtuensis is native to tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.

Wellstedia filtuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wellstedia filtuensis?

Wellstedia filtuensis

What is the common name of Wellstedia filtuensis?

Filtuensis Wellstedia

What is the natural habitat of Wellstedia filtuensis?

It is found in dry, rocky hillsides and canyons in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

Jean-Pierre Lebrun (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.-P.Lebrun' in the authors string.
David Hunt (1938-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.R.Hunt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:871213-1: Based on the initial data import