Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Species:
elliptica
ID:
427829

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 6: 50 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427161



Common Names

  • Weinmannia Elliptica
  • Elliptica Valerian
  • Elliptica's Valerian


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Synonyms

  • Weinmannia ovalis roraimensis Pamp. [unknown]
  • Weinmannia balbisiana ptariana Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Weinmannia balbisiana roraimensis (Pamp.) Bernardi [unknown]
  • Weinmannia cardonae Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Weinmannia ovalis petiolata Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Windmannia elliptica Kuntze [unknown]
  • Weinmannia ovalis penicillata Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Weinmannia penicillata Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Weinmannia ovalis elliptica Pamp. [unknown]
  • Weinmannia auriculata glabra J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Weinmannia elliptica elliptica [unknown]

Description

Weinmannia elliptica (also called Elliptic Weinmannia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Australia. It grows up to 1 m tall and has a hairy stem with lanceolate leaves. It is found in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Weinmannia elliptica is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of firewood.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Weinmannia elliptica var. trichocarpa (Pamp.) Bernardi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Weinmannia elliptica has small, white flowers that are arranged in a cluster. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Weinmannia elliptica is a small evergreen tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Weinmannia elliptica

Weinmannia elliptica is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, and Limpopo.

Weinmannia elliptica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Weinmannia elliptica?

Weinmannia elliptica

What is the common name of Weinmannia elliptica?

Elliptic Weinmannia

What is the family of Weinmannia elliptica?

Cunoniaceae

Species in the Weinmannia genus

Weinmannia burserifolia, Weinmannia magnifica, Weinmannia balbisiana, Weinmannia affinis, Weinmannia pinnata, Weinmannia luzoniensis, Weinmannia pubescens, Weinmannia richii, Weinmannia mauritiana, Weinmannia parviflora, Weinmannia ovata, Weinmannia microphylla, Weinmannia vescoi, Weinmannia tomentosa, Weinmannia sylvicola, Weinmannia vitiensis, Weinmannia samoensis, Weinmannia serrata, Weinmannia spiraeoides, Weinmannia spruceana, Weinmannia sorbifolia, Weinmannia dichotoma, Weinmannia macgillivrayi, Weinmannia celebica, Weinmannia elliptica, Weinmannia denhamii, Weinmannia auriculata, Weinmannia baccariniana, Weinmannia blumei, Weinmannia brachystachya, Weinmannia intermedia, Weinmannia jelskii, Weinmannia karsteniana, Weinmannia kunthiana, Weinmannia lansbergiana, Weinmannia laurina, Weinmannia lechleriana, Weinmannia lentiscifolia, Weinmannia glabra, Weinmannia fagaroides, Weinmannia guyanensis, Weinmannia corocoroensis, Weinmannia chryseis, Weinmannia condorensis, Weinmannia coodei, Weinmannia croftii, Weinmannia clemensiae, Weinmannia wercklei, Weinmannia testudineata, Weinmannia tremuloides,

Species in the Cunoniaceae family

Ackama australiensis, Ackama nubicola, Ackama paniculosa, Ackama rosifolia, Acrophyllum australe, Acrophyllum venosum, Aistopetalum multiflorum, Aistopetalum viticoides, Anodopetalum biglandulosum, Bauera capitata, Bauera rubioides, Bauera sessiliflora, Caldcluvia paniculata, Callicoma serratifolia, Ceratopetalum apetalum, Ceratopetalum corymbosum, Ceratopetalum gummiferum, Ceratopetalum hylandii, Ceratopetalum iugumense, Ceratopetalum macrophyllum, Ceratopetalum succirubrum, Ceratopetalum tetrapterum, Ceratopetalum virchowii, Codia belepensis, Codia jaffrei, Codia mackeeana, Codia triverticillata, Codia albicans, Codia albifrons, Codia cinerascens, Codia discolor, Codia ferruginea, Codia fusca, Codia incrassata, Codia microphylla, Codia montana, Codia nitida, Codia spatulata, Codia xerophila, Cunonia alticola, Cunonia aoupiniensis, Cunonia atrorubens, Cunonia austrocaledonica, Cunonia balansae, Cunonia bernieri, Cunonia bullata, Cunonia capensis, Cunonia cerifera, Cunonia deplanchei, Cunonia lenormandii,

References