Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
viscida
ID:
718824

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 79 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000718157



Common Names

  • Helicteres viscida
  • Viscida Helicteres
  • Helicteres Viscida


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Synonyms

  • Helicteres pulchella Wall. ex Bojer [unknown]
  • Helicteres hirsuta viscida (Blume) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Oudemansia viscida (Blume) Miq. [unknown]
  • Orthothecium viscidum (Blume) Hassk. [unknown]

Description

Helicteres viscida (also called Viscid 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 viscida 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 viscida 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Helicteres viscida can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the seedlings or cuttings have taken root.

Where to Find Helicteres viscida

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

Helicteres viscida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helicteres viscida?

Helicteres viscida

What is the common name of Helicteres viscida?

Viscida

What is the family of Helicteres viscida?

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