Status:
valid
Authors:
Fryxell
Source:
tro
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 37: 291 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077802
Common Names
- Hampea montebellensis
- Montebello Hampea
- Montebello Pavonia
Description
Hampea montebellensis (also called Montebello 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 montebellensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hampea montebellensis is a white or pale pink, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, round capsule. The seedlings are small, green, and have five leaves.
Where to Find Hampea montebellensis
Hampea montebellensis is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Species in the Hampea genus
Hampea appendiculata,
Hampea longipes,
Hampea sphaerocarpa,
Hampea stipitata,
Hampea thespesioides,
Hampea tomentosa,
Hampea punctulata,
Hampea trilobata,
Hampea rovirosae,
Hampea albipetala,
Hampea dukei,
Hampea micrantha,
Hampea platanifolia,
Hampea integerrima,
Hampea bracteolata,
Hampea ovatifolia,
Hampea breedlovei,
Hampea mexicana,
Hampea montebellensis,
Hampea nutricia,
Hampea reynae,
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,