Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
integerrima
ID:
1078420

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltdl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 11: 372 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077758



Common Names

  • Hampea integerrima
  • Hairy-fruited Hampea
  • Smooth Hampea


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Description

Hampea integerrima (also called Integerrima Hampea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, and prefers moist soils in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hampea integerrima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, dysentery, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hampea integerrima is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have three lobes.

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Where to Find Hampea integerrima

Hampea integerrima is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Species in the Malvaceae family

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