Brownlowia latifiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latifiana
ID:
1335862
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.C.K.Chung
Source:
ipni
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 298(2): 139. 2017 [10 Mar 2017] [epublished]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348316
Common Names
- Brownlowia latifiana
- B. latifiana
- Latifiana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brownlowia latifiana (also called 'Latifiana', among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Malvaceae. It is native to Central America, where it grows in moist forests. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate to oblong in shape. It produces small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Brownlowia latifiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brownlowia latifiana has white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brownlowia latifiana is a perennial shrub that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Brownlowia latifiana
Brownlowia latifiana is native to India and can be found in the tropical deciduous forest.
Brownlowia latifiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brownlowia latifiana?
Brownlowia latifiana
What is the common name of Brownlowia latifiana?
Broadleaf Brownlowia
What is the natural habitat of Brownlowia latifiana?
Grassy slopes, meadows, and open woodlands
Species in the Brownlowia genus
Brownlowia arachnoidea, Brownlowia argentata, Brownlowia calciphila, Brownlowia cuspidata, Brownlowia eberhardtii, Brownlowia elata, Brownlowia elliptica, Brownlowia emarginata, Brownlowia ferruginea, Brownlowia fluminensis, Brownlowia glabrata, Brownlowia grandistipulata, Brownlowia havilandii, Brownlowia helferiana, Brownlowia kleinhovioidea, Brownlowia macrophylla, Brownlowia ovalis, Brownlowia paludosa, Brownlowia palustris, Brownlowia peltata, Brownlowia riparia, Brownlowia rubra, Brownlowia sarawhensis, Brownlowia sarwonoi, Brownlowia stipulata, Brownlowia tabularis, Brownlowia tersa, Brownlowia velutina, Brownlowia latifiana,
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
R.C.K. Chung: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.C.K.Chung' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77161285-1: Based on the initial data import