Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
carthagenensis
ID:
718756

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1760

Citation Micro:
Enum. Syst. Pl. : 30 (1760)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000718089



Common Names

  • Helicteres carthagenensis
  • Carthage Helicteres
  • Carthage False Walnut


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Synonyms

  • Helicteres fetida Raf. [unknown]
  • Alicteres carthagenensis (Jacq.) Schott & Endl. [unknown]

Description

Helicteres carthagenensis (also called 'Carthage screw tree', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Sterculiaceae. It is a small tree or shrub growing to 5 m tall, native to Central America and the West Indies. It grows in lowland and montane rainforest.

Uses & Benefits

Helicteres carthagenensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helicteres carthagenensis is yellow-green and star-shaped with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helicteres carthagenensis is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Pruning is not necessary but can be done to maintain a desired shape.

Where to Find Helicteres carthagenensis

Helicteres carthagenensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Helicteres carthagenensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helicteres carthagenensis?

Helicteres carthagenensis

What is the common name of Helicteres carthagenensis?

Carthagenensis

What is the family of Helicteres carthagenensis?

Sterculiaceae

Species in the Helicteres genus

Helicteres angustifolia, Helicteres baruensis, Helicteres brevispira, Helicteres calcicola, Helicteres carthagenensis, Helicteres corylifolia, Helicteres elongata, Helicteres gardneriana, Helicteres glabriuscula, Helicteres guazumifolia, Helicteres heptandra, Helicteres hirsuta, Helicteres isora, Helicteres jamaicensis, Helicteres lanata, Helicteres lanceolata, Helicteres lhotzkyana, Helicteres obtusa, Helicteres ovata, Helicteres pentandra, Helicteres pilgeri, Helicteres plebeja, Helicteres rekoi, Helicteres sacarolha, Helicteres velutina, Helicteres viscida, Helicteres aspera, Helicteres cuneata, Helicteres eichleri, Helicteres lenta, Helicteres longepedunculata, Helicteres macropetala, Helicteres muscosa, Helicteres semitriloba, Helicteres vuarame, Helicteres vegae, Helicteres elongata, Helicteres eitenii, Helicteres prostrata, Helicteres calicola, Helicteres trapezifolia, Helicteres laciniosa, Helicteres andersonii, Helicteres biflexa, Helicteres pintonis, Helicteres urupensis, Helicteres krapovickasii, Helicteres cidii, Helicteres vallsii, Helicteres denticulenta,

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,