Heteropterys rosea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rosea
ID:
1243687
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kralik
Source:
tro
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Denkschr. Kaiserl. Akad. Wiss., Wien. Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 79(1): 281 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001243025
Common Names
- Heteropterys rosea
- Rose Heteropterys
- Rose-flower Heteropterys
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heteropterys rosea (also called Rose Heteropterys, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Central and South America. It has small, pink flowers and toothed leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in meadows and along streambanks.
Uses & Benefits
Heteropterys rosea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for making rope.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heteropterys rosea has small, pink flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval cotyledons and hairy, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heteropterys rosea is a shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed, cuttings, or division. When grown from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken from the stems and leaves and rooted in a moist soil mix. Division of the plant is also possible, as it will form clumps of plants. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Heteropterys rosea
Heteropterys rosea is native to Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Heteropterys rosea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heteropterys rosea?
Heteropterys rosea
What is the common name of Heteropterys rosea?
Rose Heteropterys
What is the natural habitat of Heteropterys rosea?
It is native to China and is found in moist forests and along streams.
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-50121975: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Louis Kralik (1813-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kralik' in the authors string.