Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Species:
multijuga
ID:
428730

Status:
valid

Authors:
Killip & A.C.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 56: 374 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428062



Common Names

  • Weinmannia multijuga
  • Multijuga Weinmannia
  • Many-branched Weinmannia


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Synonyms

  • Weinmannia putumayensis Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Weinmannia sibundoya Cuatrec. [unknown]

Description

Weinmannia multijuga (also called Multi-jointed Weinmannia, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree native to the Philippines. It is an upright, spreading tree with a dense, rounded crown. It has dark green, oval-shaped leaves and its flowers are white or pink and bell-shaped. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in woodlands and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Weinmannia multijuga is used as a traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a soil conditioner.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Weinmannia multijuga has small, white flowers with a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Weinmannia multijuga is a slow-growing shrub that can reach heights of up to 5m. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. The seed should be covered lightly with soil and kept moist. Once germinated, the seedlings should be transplanted to individual containers and grown on until they are large enough to be planted out in their permanent location.

Where to Find Weinmannia multijuga

Weinmannia multijuga is native to tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.

Weinmannia multijuga FAQ

What is the scientific name of Weinmannia multijuga?

Weinmannia multijuga

What type of plant is Weinmannia multijuga?

It is a shrub

Where is Weinmannia multijuga native to?

It is native to Central and South America

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2466767: Based on the initial data import
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
Ellsworth Paine Killip (1890-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Killip' in the authors string.