Status:
valid
Authors:
Degen
Source:
cmp
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 47: 408 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427389
Common Names
- Wulfenia
- Baldaccii Wulfenia
- Wulfenia Baldaccii
Description
Wulfenia baldaccii (also called Baldacci's Wulfenia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Asia. It grows up to 1.5 m tall and has small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in open grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Wulfenia baldaccii has been used for a variety of purposes, including as a source of food, for medicinal purposes, as a fuel source, and for construction materials.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Wulfenia baldaccii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, brown and glossy. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Wulfenia baldaccii is an evergreen shrub that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Wulfenia baldaccii
Wulfenia baldaccii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Italy, Spain, and Greece.
Wulfenia baldaccii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wulfenia baldaccii?
Wulfenia baldaccii
What is the habitat of Wulfenia baldaccii?
It is found in dry and rocky areas of the Mediterranean region.
What is the flowering period of Wulfenia baldaccii?
It flowers from April to June.
Species in the Wulfenia genus
Species in the Plantaginaceae family
Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum,
Adenosma annamense,
Adenosma bracteosum,
Adenosma camphoratum,
Adenosma cordifolium,
Adenosma debilis,
Adenosma elsholtzioides,
Adenosma glutinosum,
Adenosma hirsutum,
Adenosma indianum,
Adenosma inopinatum,
Adenosma javanicum,
Adenosma macrophyllum,
Adenosma malabaricum,
Adenosma microcephalum,
Adenosma muelleri,
Adenosma nelsonioides,
Adenosma papuana,
Adenosma punctata,
Adenosma retusilobum,
Adenosma subrepens,
Adenosma ternata,
Adenosma thorelii,
Agathelpis adunca,
Agathelpis brevifolia,
Agathelpis mucronata,
Albraunia foveopilosa,
Albraunia fugax,
Albraunia psilosperma,
Anamaria heterophylla,
Anarrhinum bellidifolium,
Anarrhinum corsicum,
Anarrhinum duriminium,
Anarrhinum forsskaolii,
Anarrhinum fruticosum,
Anarrhinum intermedium,
Anarrhinum laxiflorum,
Anarrhinum longipedicellatum,
Anarrhinum orientale,
Anarrhinum pedatum,
Anarrhinum forskaohlii,
Ancistrostylis harmandii,
Angelonia acuminatissima,
Angelonia alternifolia,
Angelonia angustifolia,
Angelonia arguta,
Angelonia biflora,
Angelonia bisaccata,
Angelonia blanchetii,
Angelonia campestris,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:812921-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].