Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
hirsutum
ID:
1143274

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 29: 259 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001142612



Common Names

  • Hirsutum Mortoniodendron
  • Mortoniodendron hirsutum
  • Mortoniodendron


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Description

Mortoniodendron hirsutum (also called Mortoniodendron hirsutum, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Central America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mortoniodendron hirsutum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mortoniodendron hirsutum has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black, and round. Its seedlings have long, thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mortoniodendron hirsutum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Mortoniodendron hirsutum

Mortoniodendron hirsutum is native to Central 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,

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