Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lepidota
ID:
1247639

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vollesen) M.Jenny

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Taxon 48: 5 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001246977



Common Names

  • Harmsia lepidota
  • Harmsia
  • Lepidota


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Description

Harmsia lepidota (also called Scaly Harmsia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has small white flowers and is found in dry, sandy soils, and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Harmsia lepidota is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico and Central America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Harmsia lepidota has white flowers with five petals and a long, slender, curved style. Its seeds are small, black and round, and its seedlings have two cotyledons and a long, thin hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Harmsia lepidota is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and to divide the plants in the fall.

Where to Find Harmsia lepidota

Harmsia lepidota is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found growing in dry, sandy soils in open grasslands and scrublands.

Species in the Harmsia genus

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50139280: Based on the initial data import
Kaj Børge Vollesen (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vollesen' in the authors string.
Matthias Jenny (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Jenny' in the authors string.