Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
walikalensis
ID:
1083496

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Fern. & R.Fern.) Jacq.-Fél.

Source:
tro

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 2, 18(2): 235 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001082834



Common Names

  • Warneckea
  • Walikale Warneckea
  • Walikalensis Warneckea


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Description

Warneckea walikalensis (also called Walikale Warneckea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to the East Usambara Mountains of Tanzania. It grows in montane forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Warneckea walikalensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Warneckea walikalensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling has a single, oval-shaped leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Warneckea walikalensis is a tropical shrub that is native to the Caribbean. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a potting mix of equal parts peat moss and perlite. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Warneckea walikalensis

Warneckea walikalensis is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Warneckea genus

Warneckea sousae, Warneckea melindensis, Warneckea hedbergiorum, Warneckea austro-occidentalis, Warneckea mangrovensis, Warneckea bebaiensis, Warneckea cauliflora, Warneckea cinnamomoides, Warneckea fascicularis, Warneckea floribunda, Warneckea jasminoides, Warneckea lecomteana, Warneckea macrantha, Warneckea membranifolia, Warneckea pulcherrima, Warneckea reygaertii, Warneckea sapinii, Warneckea wildeana, Warneckea yangambensis, Warneckea memecyloides, Warneckea madagascariensis, Warneckea acutifolia, Warneckea amaniensis, Warneckea anomala, Warneckea bequaertii, Warneckea congolensis, Warneckea erubescens, Warneckea fosteri, Warneckea gilletii, Warneckea golaensis, Warneckea peculiaris, Warneckea schliebenii, Warneckea sessilicarpa, Warneckea guineensis, Warneckea superba, Warneckea trinervis, Warneckea walikalensis, Warneckea urschii, Warneckea sansibarica, Warneckea bullata, Warneckea atrovirens, Warneckea pulviniflora, Warneckea masoalae, Warneckea microphylla, Warneckea mouririfolia, Warneckea cordiformis, Warneckea parvifolia, Warneckea albiflora, Warneckea ngutiensis,

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20304688: Based on the initial data import
Rosette Batarda Fernandes (1916-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Fern.' in the authors string.
Henri Jacques-Félix (1907-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.-Fél.' in the authors string.
Abílio Fernandes (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Fern.' in the authors string.