Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thespesioides
ID:
1333396

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) F.Areces

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 181: 188 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345850



Common Names

  • Azanza
  • Thespesioides
  • Tropical Azanza


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Description

Azanza thespesioides (also called Thespesioides Azanza, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with yellow flowers. It is native to Mexico and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Azanza thespesioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It has a pleasant fragrance and is often used in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Azanza thespesioides is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Azanza thespesioides is a shrub species native to Mexico. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division of the stems. It prefers a sunny, well-drained location and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It should be kept in a well-draining soil and watered regularly. Fertilizer should be applied in the spring and summer months.

Where to Find Azanza thespesioides

Azanza thespesioides is native to Mexico.

Azanza thespesioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Azanza thespesioides?

Azanza thespesioides

What type of plant is Azanza thespesioides?

It is a species of flowering plant in the Malvaceae family.

Where is Azanza thespesioides found?

It is found in Mexico.

Species in the Azanza genus

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Fabiola Areces Berazaín (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Areces' in the authors string.