Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
darwinensis
ID:
1320092

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cowie

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Beagle 27: 36 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332546



Common Names

  • Helicteres
  • Darwinensis
  • Darwin's Helicteres


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Description

Helicteres darwinensis (also called Darwin's Helicteres, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is characterized by its small, oval leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Helicteres darwinensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helicteres darwinensis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Helicteres darwinensis are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helicteres darwinensis is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or by division of the rootball in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Helicteres darwinensis

Helicteres darwinensis is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Helicteres darwinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helicteres darwinensis?

Helicteres darwinensis

What is the common name of Helicteres darwinensis?

Darwin's Screw Tree

What is the natural habitat of Helicteres darwinensis?

Dry deciduous forests

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,

References

Ian Donald Cowie: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cowie' in the authors string.