Status:
valid
Authors:
Pillans
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 16: 429 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607606
Common Names
- Willdenowia bolusii
- Bolus' Willdenowia
- Willdenowia Bolusii
Description
Willdenowia bolusii (also called Bolus' Heath, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is typically found in dry, rocky areas and on coastal cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Willdenowia bolusii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant smell and is often used to make perfumes and cosmetics. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as colds, coughs, and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Willdenowia bolusii has small, yellow-green flowers with a red center. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Willdenowia bolusii is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and is drought tolerant once established. It can be pruned to shape and can be propagated from seed.
Where to Find Willdenowia bolusii
Willdenowia bolusii is found in Europe and North Africa.
Willdenowia bolusii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Willdenowia bolusii?
Willdenowia bolusii
What is the common name of Willdenowia bolusii?
Willdenowia
What is the natural habitat of Willdenowia bolusii?
It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands
Species in the Willdenowia genus
Willdenowia affinis,
Willdenowia arescens,
Willdenowia bolusii,
Willdenowia glomerata,
Willdenowia humilis,
Willdenowia incurvata,
Willdenowia purpurea,
Willdenowia rugosa,
Willdenowia stokoei,
Willdenowia sulcata,
Willdenowia teres,
Willdenowia pilleata,
Species in the Restionaceae family
Alexgeorgea ganopoda,
Alexgeorgea nitens,
Alexgeorgea subterranea,
Anarthria gracilis,
Anarthria humilis,
Anarthria laevis,
Anarthria polyphylla,
Anarthria prolifera,
Anarthria scabra,
Anthochortus capensis,
Anthochortus crinalis,
Anthochortus ecklonii,
Anthochortus graminifolius,
Anthochortus insignis,
Anthochortus laxiflorus,
Anthochortus singularis,
Aphelia brizula,
Aphelia cyperoides,
Aphelia drummondii,
Aphelia gracilis,
Aphelia nutans,
Aphelia pumilio,
Apodasmia brownii,
Apodasmia chilensis,
Apodasmia similis,
Apodasmia ceramophila,
Askidiosperma alboaristatum,
Askidiosperma alticola,
Askidiosperma andreaeanum,
Askidiosperma capitatum,
Askidiosperma chartaceum,
Askidiosperma delicatulum,
Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae,
Askidiosperma insigne,
Askidiosperma longiflorum,
Askidiosperma nitidum,
Askidiosperma paniculatum,
Askidiosperma rugosum,
Askidiosperma alticolum,
Baloskion australe,
Baloskion fimbriatum,
Baloskion gracile,
Baloskion longipes,
Baloskion pallens,
Baloskion stenocoleum,
Baloskion tenuiculme,
Baloskion tetraphyllum,
Calorophus elongatus,
Calorophus erostris,
Cannomois aristata,