Status:
valid
Authors:
Esterh.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 15: 495 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607816
Common Names
- Rugose Willdenowia
- Willdenowia rugosa
- Rugose Willdenowia
Description
Willdenowia rugosa (also called wrinkled willdenowia, among many other common names) is a perennial, evergreen shrub native to Europe and Asia. It has small, oval leaves and produces white flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Willdenowia rugosa is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Willdenowia rugosa has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a long, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Willdenowia rugosa is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Where to Find Willdenowia rugosa
Willdenowia rugosa is native to tropical regions of Africa. It can be found in wetlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Willdenowia rugosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Willdenowia rugosa?
Willdenowia rugosa
What is the common name of Willdenowia rugosa?
Rugose Willdenowia
What are the uses of Willdenowia rugosa?
It is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
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,