Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovatifolia
ID:
1078448

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lundell

Source:
tro

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Wrightia 4: 140 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077786



Common Names

  • Hampea ovatifolia
  • Ovate-leaved Hampea
  • Ovate-leaved Pavonia


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Description

Hampea ovatifolia (also called Ovate-Leaf 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 ovatifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hampea ovatifolia 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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Where to Find Hampea ovatifolia

Hampea ovatifolia 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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