Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
eitenii
ID:
1241791

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leane

Source:
tro

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Bradea 3: 229 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001241129



Common Names

  • Eitenii Helicteres
  • Helicteres Eitenii
  • Helicteres Eitenii


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Description

Helicteres eitenii (also called Eiten's Helicteres, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It has white flowers with five petals. Native to South America, it is found in wet forests and mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Helicteres eitenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helicteres eitenii is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds of this plant are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helicteres eitenii is a shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a cold frame in the spring. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in the summer and root them in a potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Helicteres eitenii

Helicteres eitenii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Helicteres eitenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helicteres eitenii?

Helicteres eitenii

What is the common name of Helicteres eitenii?

Eiten's screwbean

What is the natural habitat of Helicteres eitenii?

Dry, sandy or rocky soils in tropical and subtropical regions

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,