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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Fryxell
                
                
                    
Source:
cmp
                
                
                    
Year:
2007
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Lundellia 10: 1 (2007)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508535
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Batesimalva stipulata
- Stipulate Batesimalva
- Stipulate African Violet
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Batesimalva stipulata (also called Stipulate Batesimalva, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Malvaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, growing in dry forests and scrublands.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Batesimalva stipulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers, and can also be used as a groundcover in dry areas.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Batesimalva stipulata has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Batesimalva stipulata is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and covered lightly with the mix. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and treated with a rooting hormone. Plant in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist until established.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Batesimalva stipulata
                        
                            Batesimalva stipulata can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and other parts of Southeast Asia.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Batesimalva stipulata FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Batesimalva stipulata?
Batesimalva stipulata
What is the common name of Batesimalva stipulata?
Stipulata
What is the natural habitat of Batesimalva stipulata?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Batesimalva 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,