Status:
valid
Authors:
Thulin
Source:
ksu
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 18: 663 (1998 publ. 1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427660
Common Names
- Wellstedia robusta
- Robusta wellstedia
- Wellstedia
Description
Wellstedia robusta (also called Robust Wellstedia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Africa. It has an upright, branching habit and its leaves are oblong to lanceolate. Wellstedia robusta is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Wellstedia robusta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Pale yellow, with 4 petals. Seed: Small, black, and round. Seedlings: Long and thin, with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Wellstedia robusta can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Wellstedia robusta
Wellstedia robusta is native to Africa and can be found in tropical and subtropical areas of the continent.
Wellstedia robusta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wellstedia robusta?
Wellstedia robusta
What is the habitat of Wellstedia robusta?
It is found in dry and rocky areas of the Mediterranean region.
What is the flowering period of Wellstedia robusta?
It flowers from April to June.
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,