Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platanifolia
ID:
1078419

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 17: 397 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077757



Common Names

  • Hampea platanifolia
  • Platanifolia Hampea
  • Platanifoliate Hampea


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Description

Hampea platanifolia (also called Platanifolia 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 platanifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hampea platanifolia 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Hampea platanifolia is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 2 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by cuttings, seed, or division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Hampea platanifolia

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

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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