Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
vegae
ID:
1141796

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cristóbal

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Corrientes) 6(1): 74. 1987

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001141134



Common Names

  • Helicteres vegae
  • Vegae Helicteres
  • Vegae


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Uses & Benefits

Helicteres vegae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties as it is known to have antifungal and antibacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Helicteres vegae has yellow flowers, and its seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helicteres vegae is a fast-growing, deciduous shrub that can reach heights of up to 10 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they reach a height of 8-10 inches.

Where to Find Helicteres vegae

Helicteres vegae is native to South Africa and can be found in rocky areas and in scrubland.

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,

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