Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
involucratum
ID:
445525

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Turcz.) Druce

Source:
ksu

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 1916: 634 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000444857



Common Names

  • Lysiosepalum involucratum
  • Involucratum Lysiosepalum
  • Involucratum Fern


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Description

Lysiosepalum involucratum (also called 'Kapok Bush', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that typically grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to South East Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lysiosepalum involucratum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lysiosepalum involucratum has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and delicate, with long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lysiosepalum involucratum is a perennial herb that can be propagated through division of the rootstock. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Lysiosepalum involucratum

Lysiosepalum involucratum can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Lysiosepalum involucratum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lysiosepalum involucratum?

Lysiosepalum involucratum

What is the common name of Lysiosepalum involucratum?

Involucrate lysiosepalum

Where is Lysiosepalum involucratum found?

Lysiosepalum involucratum is found in South America

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

Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
George Claridge Druce (1850-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Druce' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:824193-1: Based on the initial data import