Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heteromerus
ID:
1141813

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
tro

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 2: 306 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001141151



Common Names

  • Octolobus heteromerus
  • Heteromerus Octolobus
  • Heteromerus


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Description

Octolobus heteromerus (also called Heteromerous octolobus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, lowland forests. It has a straight stem and a dense, rounded crown with small, leathery leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Octolobus heteromerus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties as it is known to have anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Octolobus heteromerus has white flowers, and its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Octolobus heteromerus is a fast-growing, deciduous shrub that can reach heights of up to 10 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they reach a height of 8-10 inches.

Where to Find Octolobus heteromerus

Octolobus heteromerus is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.

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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