Heteropterys catoptera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
catoptera
ID:
1250398
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.R.Anderson
Source:
tro
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 32: 201 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249736
Common Names
- Heteropterys Catoptera
- Heteropterys Catopterum
- Heteropterys Catopter
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heteropterys catoptera (also called Winged Heteropterys, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malpighiaceae. It is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. It typically grows in rocky, dry, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Heteropterys catoptera is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a ground cover. It can also be used to provide shade.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Heteropterys catoptera are small, white and fragrant. They have four petals and are arranged in a raceme. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Heteropterys catoptera is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in the summer or from seed. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant requires minimal care and is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Heteropterys catoptera
Heteropterys catoptera is native to Central and South America.
Heteropterys catoptera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heteropterys catoptera?
Heteropterys catoptera
What is the common name of Heteropterys catoptera?
Winged Heteropterys
What is the natural habitat of Heteropterys catoptera?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Heteropterys genus
Heteropterys complicata, Heteropterys ovata, Heteropterys admirabilis, Heteropterys alata, Heteropterys aliciae, Heteropterys amplexicaulis, Heteropterys andersonii, Heteropterys arenaria, Heteropterys argyrophaea, Heteropterys atabapensis, Heteropterys aureonitens, Heteropterys ayacuchensis, Heteropterys banksiifolia, Heteropterys berteroana, Heteropterys bicolor, Heteropterys brachiata, Heteropterys brasiliensis, Heteropterys bullata, Heteropterys byrsonimifolia, Heteropterys campestris, Heteropterys capixaba, Heteropterys chrysophylla, Heteropterys cochleosperma, Heteropterys coleoptera, Heteropterys coriacea, Heteropterys corumbensis, Heteropterys cristata, Heteropterys cuatrecasasii, Heteropterys dichromocalyx, Heteropterys discolor, Heteropterys dumetorum, Heteropterys eglandulosa, Heteropterys escalloniifolia, Heteropterys fluminensis, Heteropterys fragilis, Heteropterys glabra, Heteropterys glazioviana, Heteropterys grandiflora, Heteropterys huberi, Heteropterys hypericifolia, Heteropterys intermedia, Heteropterys jardimii, Heteropterys krapovickasii, Heteropterys laurentii, Heteropterys laurifolia, Heteropterys leona, Heteropterys leschenaultiana, Heteropterys lindleyana, Heteropterys lonicerifolia, Heteropterys macradena,
Species in the Malpighiaceae family
Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50150884: Based on the initial data import
William Russell Anderson (1942-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Anderson' in the authors string.