Status:
valid
Authors:
(Krapov.) Fryxell
Source:
cmp
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Sida 17: 74 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692961
Common Names
- Fuertesimalva pentacocca
- Pentacocca Fuertesimalva
- Fuertesimalva
Synonyms
- Urocarpidium pentacoccum Krapov. [unknown]
Description
Fuertesimalva pentacocca (also called Pentacocca Fuertesimalva, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to the Andes Mountains in Peru and Ecuador, and is found in humid montane forests. It has large, ovate, opposite leaves and bears small, tubular flowers in shades of yellow and orange.
Uses & Benefits
Fuertesimalva pentacocca is a popular ornamental plant that is grown for its showy flowers and attractive foliage. It is often used as a ground cover or in hanging baskets. It is also used to attract hummingbirds and other pollinators to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Fuertesimalva pentacocca are yellow and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fuertesimalva pentacocca is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It grows best in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10 and can be grown as an annual in cooler climates. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a mixture of peat moss and sand. Seeds should be sown in a sterile potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Fuertesimalva pentacocca
Fuertesimalva pentacocca is native to Chile, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Fuertesimalva pentacocca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fuertesimalva pentacocca?
Fuertesimalva pentacocca
What is the common name of Fuertesimalva pentacocca?
Pentacocca Fuertesimalva
What is the natural habitat of Fuertesimalva pentacocca?
Fuertesimalva pentacocca is native to South America.
Species in the Fuertesimalva genus
Fuertesimalva chilensis,
Fuertesimalva corniculata,
Fuertesimalva echinata,
Fuertesimalva insularis,
Fuertesimalva jacens,
Fuertesimalva killipii,
Fuertesimalva leptocalyx,
Fuertesimalva limensis,
Fuertesimalva pennellii,
Fuertesimalva pentacocca,
Fuertesimalva pentandra,
Fuertesimalva peruviana,
Fuertesimalva sanambrosiana,
Fuertesimalva stipulata,
Fuertesimalva multilobata,
Fuertesimalva macrocarpa,
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,