Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Watson
Source:
tro
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 24: 40 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001246594
Common Names
- Horsfordia Rotundifolia
- Roundleaf Horsfordia
- Roundleaf Tree
Description
Horsfordia rotundifolia (also called Roundleaf Horsfordia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. Its leaves are ovate and serrated and its flowers are pink with a yellow center. It grows in tropical and subtropical regions, usually in dry and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Horsfordia rotundifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Horsfordia rotundifolia has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, slender, curved style. Its seeds are small, black and round, and its seedlings have two cotyledons and a long, thin hypocotyl.
Cultivation and Propagation
Horsfordia rotundifolia is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Horsfordia rotundifolia
Horsfordia rotundifolia is native to Mexico.
Horsfordia rotundifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Horsfordia rotundifolia?
Horsfordia rotundifolia
What are the common names of Horsfordia rotundifolia?
Round-leaf Horsfordia, Round-leaf Horsfordia Tree
What is the natural habitat of Horsfordia rotundifolia?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas
Species in the Horsfordia genus
Species in the Malvaceae family
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Abelmoschus moschatus,
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Abutilon amplum,
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Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
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Abutilon badium,
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Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,