Status:
valid
Authors:
Silva Manso
Source:
tro
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Enum. Subst. Braz. : 30 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277643
Common Names
- Wilbrandia Hibiscoides
- Hibiscus-Like Wilbrandia
- Wilbrandia
Description
Wilbrandia hibiscoides (also called Wilbrandia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in dry, open habitats, such as savannas and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Wilbrandia hibiscoides is used for its medicinal properties and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Wilbrandia hibiscoides has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and brown and the seedlings are small and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Wilbrandia hibiscoides is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Wilbrandia hibiscoides
Wilbrandia hibiscoides is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Wilbrandia hibiscoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wilbrandia hibiscoides?
Wilbrandia hibiscoides
What is the natural habitat of Wilbrandia hibiscoides?
Tropical Asia
What is the optimal temperature for Wilbrandia hibiscoides?
65-75°F
Species in the Wilbrandia genus
Species in the Cucurbitaceae family
Abobra tenuifolia,
Acanthosicyos horridus,
Actinostemma lobatum,
Actinostemma parvifolium,
Actinostemma tenerum,
Alsomitra macrocarpa,
Ampelosicyos humblotii,
Ampelosicyos major,
Ampelosicyos meridionalis,
Ampelosicyos scandens,
Ampelosicyos bosseri,
Ampelosicyos leandrii,
Ampelosycios meridionalis,
Ampelosycios scandens,
Apodanthera anatuyana,
Apodanthera argentea,
Apodanthera aspera,
Apodanthera biflora,
Apodanthera bradei,
Apodanthera cinerea,
Apodanthera eriocalyx,
Apodanthera fasciculata,
Apodanthera ferreyrana,
Apodanthera glaziovii,
Apodanthera hindii,
Apodanthera hirtella,
Apodanthera laciniosa,
Apodanthera linearis,
Apodanthera mandonii,
Apodanthera mathewsii,
Apodanthera palmeri,
Apodanthera sagittifolia,
Apodanthera smilacifolia,
Apodanthera succulenta,
Apodanthera tumbeziana,
Apodanthera ulei,
Apodanthera undulata,
Apodanthera villosa,
Apodanthera weberbaueri,
Apodanthera longipedicellata,
Austrobryonia argillicola,
Austrobryonia centralis,
Austrobryonia micrantha,
Austrobryonia pilbarensis,
Baijiania borneensis,
Baijiania taiwaniana,
Baijiania decipiens,
Baijiania smitinandii,
Bambekea racemosa,
Bayabusua clarkei,