Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
welwitschii
ID:
968148

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Taylor

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 69: 273 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000967486



Common Names

  • Fuerstia welwitschii
  • Welwitsch's Fuerstia
  • Welwitsch's False Dandelion


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Description

Fuerstia welwitschii (also called Fuerstia welwitschii, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is found in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Fuerstia welwitschii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a wide range of medicinal uses, including treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fuerstia welwitschii has small white flowers with four petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fuerstia welwitschii is an evergreen perennial that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun but will tolerate partial shade.

Where to Find Fuerstia welwitschii

Fuerstia welwitschii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-84876: Based on the initial data import
George Taylor (1904-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Taylor' in the authors string.