Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barbadense
ID:
708510

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 693 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000707843

Common Names

  • Sea Island Cotton
  • Gossypium Barbadense
  • Barbadense

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Synonyms

  • Neogossypium barbadense (L.) Roberty [unknown]
  • Gossypium acuminatum Roxb. & G.Don [unknown]
  • Gossypium auritum O.F.Cook & J.W.Hubb. [unknown]
  • Gossypium barbadense apospermum (Sprague) Roberty [unknown]
  • Gossypium barbadense brasiliense (Macfad.) Mauer [unknown]
  • Gossypium barbadense caravonicum (Roberty) Roberty [unknown]
  • Gossypium barbadense casimiranum Roberty [unknown]
  • Gossypium barbadense cayanense Roberty [unknown]
  • Gossypium barbadense darwinii (G.Watt) Roberty [unknown]
  • Gossypium barbadense eggersii Roberty [unknown]
  • Gossypium barbadense integrum Griseb. [unknown]
  • Gossypium barbadense maritimum (Tod.) G.Watt [unknown]
  • Gossypium barbadense microcarpum (Tod.) Roberty [unknown]
  • Gossypium barbadense microcarpum (Tod.) Roberty [unknown]
  • Gossypium barbadense pedatum (G.Watt) Roberty [unknown]
  • Gossypium barbadense peruvianum (Cav.) Mauer [unknown]
  • Gossypium barbadense peruvianum (Cav.) Roberty [unknown]
  • Gossypium barbadense racemosum (Poir.) Roberty [unknown]
  • Gossypium barbadense rufum Wittm. [unknown]
  • Gossypium barbadense sprucei (Roberty) Roberty [unknown]
  • Gossypium barbadense vitifolium (Lam.) Roberty [unknown]
  • Gossypium brasiliense Macfad. [unknown]
  • Gossypium brasiliense apospermum Sprague [unknown]
  • Gossypium calycotum O.F.Cook & J.W.Hubb. [unknown]
  • Gossypium cambayense Raf. [unknown]
  • Gossypium evertum O.F.Cook & J.W.Hubb. [unknown]
  • Gossypium frutescens Lasteyr. [unknown]
  • Gossypium fruticulosum Tod. [unknown]
  • Gossypium fuscum Roxb. ex Wight & Arn. [unknown]
  • Gossypium glabrum Lam. [unknown]
  • Gossypium guyanense Raf. [unknown]
  • Gossypium guyanense brasiliense Raf. [unknown]
  • Gossypium isabelum Raf. [unknown]
  • Gossypium javanicum Blume [unknown]
  • Gossypium jumelianum (Tod.) Prokh. [unknown]
  • Gossypium maritimum Tod. [unknown]
  • Gossypium microcarpum Tod. [unknown]
  • Gossypium multiglandulosum Phil. [unknown]
  • Gossypium nankin Raf. [unknown]
  • Gossypium nigrum Buch.-Ham. [unknown]
  • Gossypium niveum Raf. [unknown]
  • Gossypium pallens Raf. [unknown]
  • Gossypium pedatum G.Watt [unknown]
  • Gossypium perenne Blanco [unknown]
  • Gossypium peruvianum Cav. [unknown]
  • Gossypium peruvianum apospermum (Sprague) Prokh. [unknown]
  • Gossypium peruvianum brasiliense (Macfad.) J.Hern. [unknown]
  • Gossypium peruvianum braziliense (Raf.) Prokh. [unknown]
  • Gossypium peruvianum glabrum (Lam.) Roberty [unknown]
  • Gossypium peruvianum nigrum (Buch.-Ham.) Roberty [unknown]
  • Gossypium peruvianum nigrum (Buch.-Ham.) Roberty [unknown]
  • Gossypium peruvianum racemosum (Poir.) Roberty [unknown]
  • Gossypium peruvianum racemosum (Poir.) Roberty [unknown]
  • Gossypium peruvianum sprucei Roberty [unknown]
  • Gossypium peruvianum sprucei Roberty [unknown]
  • Gossypium pubescens Splitg. ex de Vriese [unknown]
  • Gossypium quinacre O.F.Cook & J.W.Hubb. [unknown]
  • Gossypium racemosum Poir. in Lam. [unknown]
  • Gossypium religiosum Parl. [unknown]
  • Gossypium rohrianum Raf. [unknown]
  • Gossypium rupestre Raf. [unknown]
  • Gossypium sarmentosum Raf. [unknown]
  • Gossypium speciosum Raf. [unknown]
  • Gossypium suffruticosum Bertol. [unknown]
  • Gossypium teleium Raf. [unknown]
  • Gossypium tenax Raf. [unknown]
  • Gossypium trichospermum Raf. [unknown]
  • Gossypium versicolor Lign. & Bey [unknown]
  • Gossypium virens Raf. [unknown]
  • Gossypium virgatum Raf. [unknown]
  • Gossypium vitifolium Lam. [unknown]
  • Gossypium arboreum perenne (Blanco) Mauer [unknown]
  • Gossypium barbadense maritimum (Tod.) Roberty [unknown]
  • Gossypium barbadense suffruticosum (Bertol.) Roberty [unknown]
  • Gossypium barbadense vitifolium (Lam.) Roberty [unknown]
  • Gossypium barbadense darwinii (G.Watt) Mauer [unknown]
  • Gossypium barbadense acuminatum (Roxb. ex G.Don) Triana & Planch. [unknown]
  • Gossypium barbadense vitifolium (Lam.) Triana & Planch. [unknown]
  • Gossypium frutescens maritimum (Tod.) Prokh. [unknown]
  • Gossypium herbaceum vitifolium (Lam.) Mast. [unknown]
  • Gossypium jamaicense fruticulosum (Tod.) Roberty [unknown]
  • Gossypium maritimum polycarpum Tod. [unknown]
  • Gossypium hirsutum panamicum Mauer [unknown]
  • Gossypium barbadense barbadense [unknown]
  • Hibiscus barbadensis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Gossypium lapideum Tussac [unknown]
  • Gossypium lapideum acuminatum (Roxb. ex G.Don) Roberty [unknown]
  • Gossypium lapideum brasiliense (Macfad.) Roberty [unknown]
  • Gossypium vaupellii Graham [unknown]
  • Hibiscus fruticulosus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hibiscus barbadensis oligospermus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Gossypium guyanense braziliense Raf. [unknown]
  • Gossypium peruvianum brasiliense (Raf.) Prokh. [unknown]
  • Hibiscus barbadensis lanceolatus Kuntze [deprecated]

Description

Gossypium barbadense (also called Barbados Cotton, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, where it is found in dry, rocky areas. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter tall, with soft, velvety leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Gossypium barbadense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fiber for making cloth.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gossypium barbadense has white, five-petaled flowers. The seeds are small, round, and brown. The seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gossypium barbadense is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 10 feet tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in summer.

Where to Find Gossypium barbadense

Gossypium barbadense can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Gossypium barbadense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gossypium barbadense?

Gossypium barbadense

What is the common name of Gossypium barbadense?

Sea Island Cotton

What is the natural habitat of Gossypium barbadense?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world

Species in the Gossypium genus

Gossypium anomalum, Gossypium arboreum, Gossypium areysianum, Gossypium aridum, Gossypium australe, Gossypium barbadense, Gossypium bickii, Gossypium bricchettii, Gossypium californicum, Gossypium contextum, Gossypium costulatum, Gossypium cunninghamii, Gossypium darwinii, Gossypium dicladum, Gossypium ekmanianum, Gossypium enthyle, Gossypium exiguum, Gossypium gossypioides, Gossypium harknessii, Gossypium herbaceum, Gossypium hirsutum, Gossypium hirsutum, Gossypium hypadenum, Gossypium incanum, Gossypium irenaeum, Gossypium klotzschianum, Gossypium laxum, Gossypium lobatum, Gossypium londonderriense, Gossypium longicalyx, Gossypium marchantii, Gossypium morrilli, Gossypium mustelinum, Gossypium nelsonii, Gossypium nobile, Gossypium patens, Gossypium pilosum, Gossypium populifolium, Gossypium pulchellum, Gossypium raimondii, Gossypium robinsonii, Gossypium rotundifolium, Gossypium schwendimanii, Gossypium somalense, Gossypium stocksii, Gossypium sturtianum, Gossypium thurberi, Gossypium timorense, Gossypium trifurcatum, Gossypium trilobum,

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