Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
620651

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Makino

Source:
cmp

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 17: 11. 1903

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000619983



Common Names

  • Tomentose Corchoropsis
  • Corchoropsis tomentosa
  • Corchoropsis tomentosa


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Synonyms

  • Corchoropsis psilocarpa Harms & Loes. ex Gilg & Loes. [unknown]
  • Corchoropsis tomentosa glabrescens Nakai [unknown]
  • Corchorus tomentosus Thunb. [unknown]

Description

Corchoropsis tomentosa (also called 'Tomentose Corchoropsis', among many other common names) is a succulent plant with a rosette of leaves, native to South America. It is found in rocky areas and dry river beds.

Uses & Benefits

Corchoropsis tomentosa is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is used as a medicinal plant, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Corchoropsis tomentosa is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Corchoropsis tomentosa is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location with indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Corchoropsis tomentosa

Corchoropsis tomentosa can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Corchoropsis tomentosa FAQ

What are the common names of Corchoropsis tomentosa?

Woolly Corchoropsis

What is the natural habitat of Corchoropsis tomentosa?

It is native to India and Sri Lanka.

What is the growth rate of Corchoropsis tomentosa?

It grows at a moderate rate.

Species in the Corchoropsis 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2736293: Based on the initial data import
Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.