Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kunth) Mabb. & Y.W.Yuan
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Taxon 59: 132 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916745
Common Names
- Volkameria mollis
- Mollis Volkameria
- Mollis Volkameria
Uses & Benefits
Volkameria mollis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a hedge plant, and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Volkameria mollis has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Volkameria mollis is a shrub native to Mexico. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It should be grown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in bright, indirect light. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Volkameria mollis
Volkameria mollis can be found in the grasslands of Brazil.
Volkameria mollis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Volkameria mollis?
Volkameria mollis
What is the common name of Volkameria mollis?
Soft Volkameria
What is the natural habitat of Volkameria mollis?
Tropical and subtropical moist forests
Species in the Volkameria genus
Volkameria acerbiana,
Volkameria aculeata,
Volkameria heterophylla,
Volkameria inermis,
Volkameria ligustrina,
Volkameria eriophylla,
Volkameria aggregata,
Volkameria pittieri,
Volkameria mollis,
Volkameria glabra,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,
References
Yao Wu Yuan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.W.Yuan' in the authors string.