Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ochrocalyx
ID:
369507

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(3): 238 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368839



Common Names

  • Matisia ochrocalyx
  • Ochrocalyx Matisia
  • Ochrocalyx Matisia


Searching for Matisia ochrocalyx? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Matisia muricata (Cuatrec.) Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Matisia apaporiensis Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Quararibea apaporiensis (Cuatrec.) A.Robyns & S.Nilsson [unknown]
  • Quararibea muricata Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Quararibea ochrocalyx (K.Schum.) Vischer [unknown]

Description

Matisia ochrocalyx (also called Ochrocalyx Matisia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is native to Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Matisia ochrocalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Matisia ochrocalyx has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval leaves.

Searching for Matisia ochrocalyx? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Matisia ochrocalyx is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Matisia ochrocalyx

Matisia ochrocalyx can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

Matisia ochrocalyx FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matisia ochrocalyx?

Matisia ochrocalyx

What is the common name of Matisia ochrocalyx?

No common name

What type of plant is Matisia ochrocalyx?

Herbaceous perennial

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,