Welwitschia is a monotypic genus (that is, a genus that contains a single recognised species) of gymnosperm, the sole described species being the distinctive...

The Welwitschias, currently known as the Windhoek Draught Welwitschias due to sponsorship by Namibia Breweries Limited, are a Namibian rugby union team...

Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport (Portuguese: Aeroporto Internacional Welwitschia Mirabilis) (IATA: MSZ, ICAO: FNMO) is an airport serving the...

Probergrothius angolensis, sometimes known as the Welwitschia bug, is a species of true bug found in the Namib desert and nearby regions. They are best...

The Pavilhão Welwitschia Mirabilis is a state-owned multisports indoor arena located in Moçâmedes, Angola. The 3072-seat arena, features hardwood flooring...

70 species across the three relict genera: Gnetum (family Gnetaceae), Welwitschia (family Welwitschiaceae), and Ephedra (family Ephedraceae). The earliest...

moisture from coastal sea fogs. Areas where Welwitschias are a common sight include the eponymous Welwitschia Plains, which are adjacent to the Husab uranium...

is a family of plants of the order Gnetales with one living species, Welwitschia mirabilis, found in southwestern Africa. Three fossil genera have been...

botanist who in Angola was the first European to describe the plant Welwitschia mirabilis. His report received wide attention among the botanists and...

and relatives), followed by cycads, gnetophytes (Gnetum, Ephedra and Welwitschia), and Ginkgo biloba (a single living species). About 65% of gymnosperms...

example of plants adapting to the fog desert's climate is the genus Welwitschia which also grows in the Namib desert and grows only two leaves through...

three living members of the division Gnetophyta alongside Gnetum and Welwitschia. In temperate climates, most Ephedra species grow on shores or in sandy...

per strobilus and Gnetum a single ovule. Seed cones of Welwitschia Pollen cones of Welwitschia Pollen cones of Ephedra Pollen cone of Ephedra showing...

was honored with Namibia’s highest award, The Most Ancient Order of Welwitschia Mirabilis. This award is named after Namibia’s iconic desert plant, and...

parent plant. Welwitschia is unique cone-bearing plant is not considered a conifer, but belongs in the Order Welwitschiales. Welwitschia mirabilis is often...

Ephedraceae Ephedra Gnetaceae Gnetum Welwitschiaceae Welwitschia...

(Haliaeetus vocifer) for a crest, and two gemsbok (Oryx) as supporters. The Welwitschia mirabilis on the compartment was taken over from the former arms of South-West...

for storage may retain the dominant taproot for centuries—for example, Welwitschia. Dicots, one of the two divisions of flowering plants (angiosperms),...

which is now eroding away. In addition, there are a large number of welwitschia plants at the site. The site was declared a National Monument on 1 March...

are conferred by the President of Namibia: Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia mirabilis (1995- ) — for the President and other heads of state. Most...

plants, such as palms and conifers, retain their leaves for long periods; Welwitschia retains its two main leaves throughout a lifetime that may exceed a thousand...

Mirabilis, a ship Mirabilis, a genus of herbaceous perennial plants Welwitschia mirabilis, a species of plant Lecanopteris mirabilis, a species of plant...

Petrified log and Welwitschia at Namibia Petrified forest...

(28 June 2024)  Namibia: First Class of the Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia mirabilis (4 May 2018)  Portugal: Grand Collar of the Order of Prince...

Niger (GCON)  Namibia: First Class of the Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia mirabilis (22 March 2014) In 2013, Jonathan was awarded the chieftaincy...

Gnetales (gymnosperm) Welwitschia (gymnosperm)...

gnetophytes, various woody plants in the relict genera Ephedra, Gnetum, and Welwitschia. The fifth extant division is the flowering plants, also known as angiosperms...

"The occurrence of a peripheral reticulum in plastids of the gymnosperm Welwitschia mirabilis". New Phytologist. 74 (2): 215–220. doi:10.1111/j.1469-8137...

standing kauri tree at present. Welwitschia is a monotypic genus of gymnosperm plant, composed solely of the distinct Welwitschia mirabilis. The plant is considered...

been challenged by multiple lines of evidence Ginkgo tree (Ginkgoaceae) Welwitschia Angiosperms Amborella – a plant from New Caledonia, possibly closest...