Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
cuspidata
ID:
573320

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lowe ex Pierre

Source:
cmp

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Fl. Forest. Cochinch. : t. 130 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572652



Common Names

  • Brownlowia cuspidata
  • Cuspidata Brownlowia
  • Cuspidata Tree


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Description

Brownlowia cuspidata (also called Cuspidate Brownlowia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to tropical Africa. It is a shrub or small tree, with a single stem that can reach up to 10 meters in height and 5 cm in diameter. Its habitat is moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Brownlowia cuspidata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant scent and is also used as a ground cover. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Thismia winkleri is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellowish-green center and a white, five-lobed corolla. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brownlowia cuspidata is a cactus that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist. Cuttings should be taken from the stem and allowed to dry before planting in a well-draining soil mix. The plant should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered when the soil is dry.

Where to Find Brownlowia cuspidata

Brownlowia cuspidata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, including Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Brownlowia cuspidata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brownlowia cuspidata?

Brownlowia cuspidata

What are the common names of Brownlowia cuspidata?

Pointed brownlowia

What is the natural habitat of Brownlowia cuspidata?

It is native to tropical Africa

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2683920: Based on the initial data import
Richard Thomas Lowe (1802-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lowe' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.