Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
somalensis
ID:
428327

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thulin & A.Johanss.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Biodiversity African Pl. : 83 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427659



Common Names

  • Wellstedia somalensis
  • Somalensis wellstedia
  • Wellstedia


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Description

Wellstedia somalensis (also called Somali 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 somalensis is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Wellstedia somalensis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wellstedia somalensis 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 somalensis

Wellstedia somalensis is native to Africa and can be found in tropical and subtropical areas of the continent.

Wellstedia somalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wellstedia somalensis?

Wellstedia somalensis

What is the habitat of Wellstedia somalensis?

It is found in dry and rocky areas of the Mediterranean region.

What is the flowering period of Wellstedia somalensis?

It flowers from April to June.

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

Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.
A.N.B. Johansson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Johanss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:993147-1: Based on the initial data import