Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
floccosa
ID:
1258707

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fern.Alonso

Source:
tro

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 50: 171 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001258045



Common Names

  • Matisia Floccosa
  • Floccosa
  • Floccose Matisia


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Description

Matisia floccosa (also called woolly matisia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has small, yellow flowers and small, needle-like leaves. It is found in dry, open woodlands and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Matisia floccosa is an attractive ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and bright pink flowers. It is also used as a hedge plant or as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Matisia floccosa has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matisia floccosa is a tropical evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It is relatively easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is best grown in full sun, but can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by cuttings or air layering.

Where to Find Matisia floccosa

Matisia floccosa is native to the tropical rainforests of Ecuador.

Matisia floccosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matisia floccosa?

Matisia floccosa

What is the natural habitat of Matisia floccosa?

Tropical wet forests of Central and South America

What are the common uses of Matisia floccosa?

The wood is used for furniture, construction, and fuel

Species in the Matisia genus

Matisia serpicostata, Matisia spathacea, Matisia sulcata, Matisia uribei, Matisia valdes-bermejoi, Matisia ochrocalyx, Matisia lozanoi, Matisia samariensis, Matisia racemifera, Matisia obliquifolia, Matisia hirsutissima, Matisia amplifolia, Matisia bullata, Matisia cordata, Matisia cornu-copiae, Matisia cuatrecasana, Matisia gentryi, Matisia glandifera, Matisia bicolor, Matisia bolivarii, Matisia bracteolosa, Matisia castano, Matisia cruceto, Matisia dolichosiphon, Matisia hirta, Matisia huallagensis, Matisia idroboi, Matisia lecythicarpa, Matisia longiflora, Matisia oblongifolia, Matisia sclerophylla, Matisia stenopetala, Matisia lasiocalyx, Matisia arteagensis, Matisia exalata, Matisia intricata, Matisia malacocalyx, Matisia palenquiana, Matisia alata, Matisia coloradorum, Matisia dolichopoda, Matisia leptandra, Matisia longitubulosa, Matisia sanblasensis, Matisia soegengii, Matisia longipes, Matisia alchornifolia, Matisia dowdingii, Matisia calimana, Matisia giacomettoi,

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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