Howittia trilocularis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Victorian Inst. Advancem. Sci. 1: 116 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725115
Common Names
- Howittia trilocularis
- Three-celled Howittia
- Three-lobed Howittia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Howittia trilocularis (also called Three-lobed Howittia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, open woodlands and prefers well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Howittia trilocularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Howittia trilocularis has small, yellow flowers with five petals that are arranged in a star-like pattern. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Howittia trilocularis is a shrub that can be propagated from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Layering can be done by burying a stem in the soil and allowing it to root. Once rooted, the stem can be cut from the parent plant and transplanted.
Where to Find Howittia trilocularis
Howittia trilocularis is native to Australia and can be found in dry eucalyptus forests.
Howittia trilocularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Howittia trilocularis?
Howittia trilocularis
What is the common name of Howittia trilocularis?
Three-lobed Howittia
What is the habitat of Howittia trilocularis?
It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Species in the Howittia genus
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
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:561018-1: Based on the initial data import