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
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.
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 Wellstedia genus
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,