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Monotypic genus of plants
Welwitschia is a monotypic genus of gnetophytes containing only the species Welwitschia mirabilis. It is named after the Austrian botanist Friedrich Welwitsch
Welwitschia
National award
The Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis is a state decoration of the Republic of Namibia established in 1995. It is the highest-civilian honour
Order_of_the_Welwitschia
Namibian rugby union team
The Welwitschias, currently known as the Windhoek Draught Welwitschias due to sponsorship by Namibia Breweries Limited, are a Namibian rugby union team
Welwitschias
Airport in Angola
Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport (Portuguese: Aeroporto Internacional Welwitschia Mirabilis) (IATA: MSZ, ICAO: FNMO) is an airport serving the
Welwitschia_Mirabilis_Airport
Multisports indoor arena in Moçâmedes, Angola
The Pavilhão Welwitschia Mirabilis is a state-owned multisports indoor arena located in Moçâmedes, Angola. The 3072-seat arena, features hardwood flooring
Pavilhão Welwitschia Mirabilis
Pavilhão_Welwitschia_Mirabilis
Angolan politician (born 1978)
Welwitschia Abrantes José dos Santos (born 1978), known as Tchizé dos Santos, is an Angolan politician and businesswoman. She was a member of parliament
Welwitschia_dos_Santos
Desert in Southern Africa
moisture from coastal sea fogs. Areas where Welwitschias are a common sight include the eponymous Welwitschia Plains, which are adjacent to the Husab uranium
Namib
Species of true bug
Probergrothius angolensis, sometimes known as the Welwitschia bug, is a species of true bug found in the Namib desert and nearby regions. The species
Probergrothius_angolensis
Family of plants
is a family of plants of the order Gnetidae with one living species, Welwitschia mirabilis, found in southwestern Africa. Three fossil genera have been
Welwitschiaceae
Clade of non-flowering, naked-seeded vascular plants
and relatives), followed by cycads, gnetophytes (Gnetum, Ephedra and Welwitschia), and Ginkgo biloba (a single living species). About 65% of gymnosperms
Gymnosperm
Dominant root from which other roots sprout laterally / horizontal
for storage may retain the dominant taproot for centuries—for example, Welwitschia. Dicots, one of the two divisions of flowering plants (angiosperms),
Taproot
Austrian botanist and explorer (1806–1872)
botanist who in Angola was the first European to describe the plant Welwitschia mirabilis. His report received wide attention among the botanists and
Friedrich_Welwitsch
(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
Coat_of_arms_of_Namibia
Subclass of plants containing three genera of gymnosperms
genus of its family, Ephedra (Ephedraceae), Gnetum (Gnetaceae), and Welwitschia (Welwitschiaceae). It has also been treated as a broadly circumscribed
Gnetidae
Genus of gymnosperms in the family Ephedraceae
three extant genera of the division Gnetophyta together with Gnetum and Welwitschia. In temperate climates, most Ephedra species grow on shores or in sandy
Ephedra_(plant)
Women's national association football team representing Angola
Angola women's national football team is nicknamed Welwitschias. The name is derived from the Welwitschia mirabilis, a unique plant found in the Namib Desert
Angola women's national football team
Angola_women's_national_football_team
Northern area of the Namib desert
found mainly in small fishing towns on the coast. The unique tumboa (Welwitschia mirabilis), a desert plant with a short, wide trunk and two gigantic
Moçâmedes_Desert
Sporangia-bearing reproductive structure in some land plants
per strobilus and Gnetum a single ovule. Seed cones of Welwitschia Pollen cones of Welwitschia Pollen cones of Ephedra Pollen cone of Ephedra showing
Strobilus
Type of desert
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
Fog_desert
Genus of plants known as yews
Pinidae Gnetales Ephedraceae Ephedra Gnetaceae Gnetum Welwitschiaceae Welwitschia Pinales Pinaceae Abietoideae Cedrus Pseudolarix Nothotsuga Tsuga Keteleeria
Taxus
Reproductive organ on conifers
[citation needed] Welwitschia is unique cone-bearing plant is not considered a conifer but belongs in the order Welwitschiales. Welwitschia mirabilis is often
Cone_(botany)
Genus of conifers
Pinidae Gnetales Ephedraceae Ephedra Gnetaceae Gnetum Welwitschiaceae Welwitschia Pinales Pinaceae Abietoideae Cedrus Pseudolarix Nothotsuga Tsuga Keteleeria
Falcatifolium
Football league season
championship, Santa Rita de Moçâmedes was renamed as Grupo Desportivo Welwitschia. Estrela Vermelha do Huambo, on its part, was renamed as Mambroa. Francisco
1980_Girabola
Genus of conifers in the cypress family Cupressaceae
Pinidae Gnetales Ephedraceae Ephedra Gnetaceae Gnetum Welwitschiaceae Welwitschia Pinales Pinaceae Abietoideae Cedrus Pseudolarix Nothotsuga Tsuga Keteleeria
Sequoia_(genus)
Plants that reproduce with seeds
gnetophytes, woody plants in the relict genera Ephedra, Gnetum, and Welwitschia. The fifth extant division is the flowering plants, also known as angiosperms
Seed_plant
Genus of conifers
Pinidae Gnetales Ephedraceae Ephedra Gnetaceae Gnetum Welwitschiaceae Welwitschia Pinales Pinaceae Abietoideae Cedrus Pseudolarix Nothotsuga Tsuga Keteleeria
Cephalotaxus
Gymnosperms Gnetales (gymnosperm) Welwitschia (gymnosperm) Ephedra (gymnosperm) Bennettitales Angiosperms (flowering plants) One possible family tree
History_of_life
Biological structure in a plant stem
angiosperm dicotyledon stem; examples include palms, ferns, cycads, and Welwitschia. The largest of all caudices is that of the ombu (Phytolacca dioica)
Caudex
Genus of conifers
Pinidae Gnetales Ephedraceae Ephedra Gnetaceae Gnetum Welwitschiaceae Welwitschia Pinales Pinaceae Abietoideae Cedrus Pseudolarix Nothotsuga Tsuga Keteleeria
Lagarostrobos
Genus of conifers
Pinidae Gnetales Ephedraceae Ephedra Gnetaceae Gnetum Welwitschiaceae Welwitschia Pinales Pinaceae Abietoideae Cedrus Pseudolarix Nothotsuga Tsuga Keteleeria
Taxodium
Leader of Cuba since 2021
Collar of the Order of Prince Henry Portugal 14 July 2023 Grand Collar of the Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis Namibia 27 August 2023
Miguel_Díaz-Canel
Genus of conifers
Pinidae Gnetales Ephedraceae Ephedra Gnetaceae Gnetum Welwitschiaceae Welwitschia Pinales Pinaceae Abietoideae Cedrus Pseudolarix Nothotsuga Tsuga Keteleeria
Wollemia
Group of seed plants
gnetophytes consist of three relict genera, namely Ephedra, Gnetum, and Welwitschia. Fossils definitely of the group date back to the Late Jurassic, with
Conifer
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
Petrified_forest,_Khorixas
Genus of conifers endemic to New Zealand
Pinidae Gnetales Ephedraceae Ephedra Gnetaceae Gnetum Welwitschiaceae Welwitschia Pinales Pinaceae Abietoideae Cedrus Pseudolarix Nothotsuga Tsuga Keteleeria
Manoao
Plant species in the phlox family
Brand 1907 variety E. diffusum ≡ hom. Welwitschia diffusa (A.Gray) Rydb. 1917 species E. diffusum ≡ hom. Welwitschia filifolia var. diffusa (A.Gray) Tidestr
Eriastrum_diffusum
Genus of conifers
Pinidae Gnetales Ephedraceae Ephedra Gnetaceae Gnetum Welwitschiaceae Welwitschia Pinales Pinaceae Abietoideae Cedrus Pseudolarix Nothotsuga Tsuga Keteleeria
Thuja
Genus of conifers
Pinidae Gnetales Ephedraceae Ephedra Gnetaceae Gnetum Welwitschiaceae Welwitschia Pinales Pinaceae Abietoideae Cedrus Pseudolarix Nothotsuga Tsuga Keteleeria
Acmopyle
President of Angola from 1975 to 1979
Guinea Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit Namibia Order of the Welwitschia Poland Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland, First Class South
Agostinho_Neto
1867–1918 empire in Central Europe
Friedrich Welwitsch (a botanist and explorer who discovered the plant Welwitschia, named after him). In 1871–1874, the Austrian sailors Julius Payer and
Austria-Hungary
Genus of conifers
Pinidae Gnetales Ephedraceae Ephedra Gnetaceae Gnetum Welwitschiaceae Welwitschia Pinales Pinaceae Abietoideae Cedrus Pseudolarix Nothotsuga Tsuga Keteleeria
Taiwania
Photosynthetic part of a vascular plant
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
Leaf
Genus of conifers
Pinidae Gnetales Ephedraceae Ephedra Gnetaceae Gnetum Welwitschiaceae Welwitschia Pinales Pinaceae Abietoideae Cedrus Pseudolarix Nothotsuga Tsuga Keteleeria
Afrocarpus
Metabolic process
(December 1976). "Environmental control of crassulacean acid metabolism in Welwitschia mirabilis Hook. Fil. in its range of natural distribution in the Namib
Crassulacean_acid_metabolism
Namibia international rugby union player
Namibian professional rugby union player, currently playing with the Welwitschias. He was named in Namibia's squad for the 2015 Rugby World Cup. "JC Greyling"
JC_Greyling
Genus of gymnosperms in family Gnetaceae
seem to share with the other living members of Gnetophyta, Ephedra and Welwitschia, as well as conifers. There are at least 44 species of Gnetum. There
Gnetum
Rugby team
Namibia Union Namibia Rugby Union Nickname Welwitschias Emblem African fish eagle Coach Jood Opperman Team kit Change kit
Namibia national under-20 rugby union team
Namibia_national_under-20_rugby_union_team
River in Namibia
also known for rich bird life and some unusual plant species (like the Welwitschia) that use the regular fog drifting in from the sea to sustain themselves
Swakop_River
President of Namibia from 2024 to 2025
2025. Cuba: Order of José Martí (17 December 2024) Namibia Order of the Welwitschia (2024) Conferred by H.E Dr Hifikepunye Pohamba, Former President of Namibia
Nangolo_Mbumba
Genus of plants (coniferous trees)
Pinidae Gnetales Ephedraceae Ephedra Gnetaceae Gnetum Welwitschiaceae Welwitschia Pinales Pinaceae Abietoideae Cedrus Pseudolarix Nothotsuga Tsuga Keteleeria
Cedrus
Cup Premier and First Divisions, as well as an invitational team, the Welwitschias from Namibia. There were 15 teams participating in the 2000 Vodacom Cup
2000_Vodacom_Cup
Rugby union competition in South Africa
South African sides, featured four additional international sides; the Welwitschias from Namibia, the Zimbabwe Goshawks, the Simbas from Kenya and the San
Mzanzi_Challenge
Botanical garden in Palm Springs, California, US
Gymnocalycium, Alstromeria, Euphorbia, and Ferocactus, plus two fine examples of Welwitschia mirabilis from Namibian deserts. Living Desert Zoo and Gardens List of
Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium
Moorten_Botanical_Garden_and_Cactarium
Sports governing body in Namibia
overs & T20) CCD I (Centre of Cricket Development) United I Wanderers I Welwitschia WHSOBCC (Windhoek High School Old Boy's Cricket Club) Three Ships 1st
Cricket_Namibia
Genus of conifers
Pinidae Gnetales Ephedraceae Ephedra Gnetaceae Gnetum Welwitschiaceae Welwitschia Pinales Pinaceae Abietoideae Cedrus Pseudolarix Nothotsuga Tsuga Keteleeria
Metasequoia
Conservation area spanning Angola and Namibia
protection of the Cunene River ecosystem, as well as shielding the Welwitschia mirabillis plants. It includes at least 90% of the world population of
Iona – Skeleton Coast Transfrontier Conservation Area
Iona_–_Skeleton_Coast_Transfrontier_Conservation_Area
Ethnic and racial group in Angola
swimmer Salvador Gordo, swimmer Santiago Rocha Guimarães, swimmer Nyriam Welwitschia Morais, swimmer Henrique Mascarenhas, swimmer André Matias, rower Europe
White_Angolans
Namibia international rugby union player
Current team Welwitschias Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2006–2008 Cornish Pirates 2008–2010 Rotherham Titans 2011 Welwitschias 8 (15) 2011–2013
Tinus_du_Plessis
Rugby team
SANZAAR. 30 September 2020. Retrieved 17 February 2025. "PUMAS BEAT WELWITSCHIAS 81 - 8 IN AIRLINK CUP", https://nbcnews.na, 22 May 2024 @sanlam_boland_kavaliers;
Pumas_(Currie_Cup)
2025. "Namibia Honours PM Modi With Top Civilian Award: All About The Welwitschia Mirabilis Award". News18. 9 July 2025. Retrieved 9 July 2025. "'The Great
List of awards and honours received by Narendra Modi
List_of_awards_and_honours_received_by_Narendra_Modi
Genus of conifers
Pinidae Gnetales Ephedraceae Ephedra Gnetaceae Gnetum Welwitschiaceae Welwitschia Pinales Pinaceae Abietoideae Cedrus Pseudolarix Nothotsuga Tsuga Keteleeria
Torreya
standing kauri tree at present. Welwitschia is a monotypic genus of gymnosperm plant, composed solely of the distinct Welwitschia mirabilis. The plant is considered
List of longest-living organisms
List_of_longest-living_organisms
Commercial Bank in Botswana
Bank Windhoek – 73% Shareholding BW finance Limited – 73% Shareholding Welwitschia Nammic Insurance Brokers Limited – 56.7% Shareholding Namib Bou Limited
Bank_Gaborone
Genus of conifers
Pinidae Gnetales Ephedraceae Ephedra Gnetaceae Gnetum Welwitschiaceae Welwitschia Pinales Pinaceae Abietoideae Cedrus Pseudolarix Nothotsuga Tsuga Keteleeria
Dacrydium
President of Angola since 2017
Ivory Coast (28 June 2024) Namibia: First Class of the Order of the Welwitschia (4 May 2018) Portugal: Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry (22
João_Lourenço
Several genera of evergreen conifers
Pinidae Gnetales Ephedraceae Ephedra Gnetaceae Gnetum Welwitschiaceae Welwitschia Pinales Pinaceae Abietoideae Cedrus Pseudolarix Nothotsuga Tsuga Keteleeria
Cupressus
Extinct plant genus
Welwitschiophyllum (lit. 'Welwitschia leaf') is an extinct genus of plant in the family Welwitschiaceae known from the Early Cretaceous Crato Formation
Welwitschiophyllum
Oldest university botanical garden in South Africa
garden. Some interesting succulents and xerophytes on display include Welwitschia mirabilis, Aloidendron dichotomum (quiver tree), Xerosicyos danguyi (silver
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden
Stellenbosch_University_Botanical_Garden
Malanje Pavilhão Palanca Negra Gigante 2013 3,000 Moçâmedes Pavilhão Welwitschia Mirabilis 2013 3,000 Cameroon Yaoundé Yaoundé Multipurpose Sports Complex
List of indoor arenas in Africa
List_of_indoor_arenas_in_Africa
Desert ecoregion in Angola and Namibia
sand, moistened by occasional coastal fog. The Kaokoveld is home to the Welwitschia mirabilis, a plant that has no close living relatives. The Kaokoveld
Kaokoveld
Monotypic genus of conifer in the yew family
Pinidae Gnetales Ephedraceae Ephedra Gnetaceae Gnetum Welwitschiaceae Welwitschia Pinales Pinaceae Abietoideae Cedrus Pseudolarix Nothotsuga Tsuga Keteleeria
Pseudotaxus
Canyon". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved 20 November 2021. "Welwitschia Plains". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved 20 November 2021. "Benguela
List of World Heritage Sites in Namibia
List_of_World_Heritage_Sites_in_Namibia
School in Namibia
Tsumeb Gymnasium, Walvis Bay Private High School, Moria Private School, Welwitschia (Windhoek) and Windhoek Afrikaans Private School. "Keetmanshoop Private
Keetmanshoop_Private_School
National park in Namibia
Namib Desert Park included a small area north of the Swakop River where Welwitschia grow, as well as the Moon Landscape east of Swakopmund. In 1979 two more
Namib-Naukluft_National_Park
President of Nigeria from 2010 to 2015
the Order of the Niger (GCON) Namibia: First Class of the Order of the Welwitschia (22 March 2014) In 2013, Jonathan was awarded the chieftaincy title of
Goodluck_Jonathan
Genus of deciduous conifers in the family Pinaceae
Pinidae Gnetales Ephedraceae Ephedra Gnetaceae Gnetum Welwitschiaceae Welwitschia Pinales Pinaceae Abietoideae Cedrus Pseudolarix Nothotsuga Tsuga Keteleeria
Larch
Genus of coniferous trees
Pinidae Gnetales Ephedraceae Ephedra Gnetaceae Gnetum Welwitschiaceae Welwitschia Pinales Pinaceae Abietoideae Cedrus Pseudolarix Nothotsuga Tsuga Keteleeria
Agathis
Type of plant tissue involved in cell proliferation
particular, grass) stems at the base of nodes and leaf blades. Horsetails and Welwitschia also exhibit intercalary growth. Intercalary meristems are capable of
Meristem
Washingtonia Watsonia Weberocereus Wedelia Weigela Weingartia Weldenia Welwitschia Westringia Widdringtonia Wigandia Wigginsia Wikstroemia Wilsonaria (hybrid
List of garden plants in North America
List_of_garden_plants_in_North_America
British-born South African botanist (1870–1916)
first of several expeditions with the object of studying the monotypic Welwitschia. This expedition was cut short by the first of the so-called Herero Wars
Henry_Harold_Welch_Pearson
2024-03-10. "Pavilhão Palanca Negra Gigante". rna.ao. Retrieved 2024-03-10. "Pavilhão Welwitschia Mirabilis". ofelizangola.com. Retrieved 2024-03-10.
List of indoor arenas in Angola
List_of_indoor_arenas_in_Angola
Wales international rugby union footballer
Rugby Union announced the appointment of Jones as the head coach of the Welwitschias – a Namibian team playing in the South Africa Currie Cup competition
Lyn_Jones
Namibian rugby union player
previously played for the Houston SaberCats. He previously played for the Welwitschias in the Currie Cup and the Rugby Challenge. His regular position is number
Adriaan_Booysen
Statutory city in Carinthia, Austria
Welwitsch (1806 in Maria Saal – 1872), explorer, botanist, discovered Welwitschia mirabilis. Josef Stefan (1835–1893), Carinthian Slovene physicist, mathematician
Klagenfurt
Namibia international rugby union player
Namibian international rugby union player, currently playing with the Welwitschias in South African domestic rugby. He is a utility back that can play as
Theuns_Kotzé
Genus of conifers
Pinidae Gnetales Ephedraceae Ephedra Gnetaceae Gnetum Welwitschiaceae Welwitschia Pinales Pinaceae Abietoideae Cedrus Pseudolarix Nothotsuga Tsuga Keteleeria
Athrotaxis
Namibian rugby union player
African Rugby Union. Retrieved 3 June 2016. Schutz, Helge (23 May 2013). "Welwitschias to face SA Presidents". The Namibian. Retrieved 23 May 2013.{{cite web}}:
Jaco_Engels
Namibia international rugby union player
union player, currently playing with the Namibia national team and the Welwitschias in South African domestic rugby. His regular position is lock. Ludick
Ruan_Ludick
Genus of plants
Pinidae Gnetales Ephedraceae Ephedra Gnetaceae Gnetum Welwitschiaceae Welwitschia Pinales Pinaceae Abietoideae Cedrus Pseudolarix Nothotsuga Tsuga Keteleeria
Pherosphaera
Chronological listing of significant events in the history of tectonophysics
A distribution map of Gnetophyta colour-coded by genus: Green – Welwitschia Blue – Gnetum Red – Ephedra Purple – Gnetum and Ephedra range overlap
Timeline of the development of tectonophysics (after 1952)
Timeline_of_the_development_of_tectonophysics_(after_1952)
play on Sundays. The Namibian national team are commonly known as the Welwitschias. Until independence, players for Namibia were also eligible to represent
Rugby_union_in_Namibia
Namibia international rugby union player
previously played and is the top try scorer for. He played full-back for the Welwitschias in the South African Rugby Challenge competition. Botha first started
Chrysander_Botha
Namibian Paralympic athlete (born 1990)
Namibia Sport Athletics Disability class T37 Events Sprint Long jump Club Welwitschia Paralympic Sport Club Coached by Michael Hamukwaya Achievements and titles
Johanna_Benson
International basketball competition
Moçâmedes FIBA AfroBasket 2025 (Angola) Luanda Moçâmedes Pavilhão Multiusos de Luanda Pavilhão Welwitschia Mirabilis Capacity: 12,720 Capacity: 3,072
FIBA_AfroBasket_2025
Domestic rugby union competition
South African sides, featured four additional international sides; the Welwitschias from Namibia, the Zimbabwe Goshawks, the Simbas from Kenya and the San
2023 Currie Cup First Division
2023_Currie_Cup_First_Division
South African provincial rugby union team, based in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha)
score Welwitschias Adcock Stadium, Port Elizabeth 2001 110 Most points conceded Griquas Griqua Park, Kimberley 1998 80 Most tries Welwitschias Adcock
Eastern_Province_Elephants
Genus of plants
Pinidae Gnetales Ephedraceae Ephedra Gnetaceae Gnetum Welwitschiaceae Welwitschia Pinales Pinaceae Abietoideae Cedrus Pseudolarix Nothotsuga Tsuga Keteleeria
Phyllocladus
South African rugby union player (born 1993)
the regular season; he was the main kicker for the team against the Welwitschias, the Blue Bulls, the Falcons and the Pumas and kicked 40 points in those
Ashlon_Davids
Single-species genus of conifers
Pinidae Gnetales Ephedraceae Ephedra Gnetaceae Gnetum Welwitschiaceae Welwitschia Pinales Pinaceae Abietoideae Cedrus Pseudolarix Nothotsuga Tsuga Keteleeria
Sundacarpus
South Africa international rugby league & union player
Under-21 Correct as of 1 November 2013 Coaching career Years Team 2017–2018 Welwitschias (Backline Coach) 2019– Strela (Head Coach) Correct as of 10 May 2019
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