Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
guerrerensis
ID:
1332649

Status:
valid

Authors:
Donnell

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 67: 270 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345103



Common Names

  • Guerrerensis Bakeridesia
  • Bakeridesia Guerrerensis
  • Guerrerensis


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Description

Bakeridesia guerrerensis (also called 'Guerrero's Bakeridesia', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Mexico. It is a small, evergreen shrub with small, ovate leaves and white flowers. It prefers dry, rocky habitats, such as hillsides and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Bakeridesia guerrerensis is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Bakeridesia guerrerensis are white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bakeridesia guerrerensis is a tropical shrub that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Bakeridesia guerrerensis

Bakeridesia guerrerensis is native to Mexico.

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

Aliya A. Donnell: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donnell' in the authors string.