Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nutricia
ID:
1078465

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fryxell

Source:
tro

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 21: 372 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077803



Common Names

  • Hampea nutricia
  • Nutricia Hampea
  • Nutricia Pavonia


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Description

Hampea nutricia (also called Nutricia 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 nutricia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hampea nutricia 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hampea nutricia is a tropical shrub native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.

Where to Find Hampea nutricia

Hampea nutricia is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

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,

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