Helicteres plebeja - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
plebeja
ID:
718806
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kurz
Source:
cmp
Year:
1870
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 39: 67 (1870)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000718139
Common Names
- Helicteres plebeja
- Plebeja Helicteres
- Helicteres Plebeja
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Helicteres plebeja (also called Plebeian Helicteres, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Sterculiaceae family. It is a small tree or shrub, reaching up to 8 m in height. It is native to the tropical forests of South America, from Colombia to northern Argentina, and is found in humid and sub-humid forests, from sea level to 1,500 m in altitude.
Uses & Benefits
Helicteres plebeja is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used to make rope and baskets.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Helicteres plebeja are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Helicteres plebeja can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a potting mix. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.
Where to Find Helicteres plebeja
Helicteres plebeja can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Helicteres plebeja FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helicteres plebeja?
Helicteres plebeja
What is the common name of Helicteres plebeja?
Plebeja
What is the family of Helicteres plebeja?
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,
References
Wilhelm Sulpiz Kurz (1834-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:823504-1: Based on the initial data import