Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
modesta
ID:
1078311

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reiche & Johow

Source:
tro

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Fl. Chile 1: 215 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077649



Common Names

  • Modesta Palaua
  • Palaua modesta
  • Modest Palaua


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Description

Palaua modesta (also called Palaua, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 meters in height. It is native to Chile and Argentina, and grows in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Palaua modesta is used as an ornamental plant, for its showy flowers and attractive foliage. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Palaua modesta is a bright yellow-orange color with a red center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a yellow-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Palaua modesta can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Palaua modesta

Palaua modesta is native to South Africa.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-19602217: Based on the initial data import
Karl Friedrich Reiche (1860-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reiche' in the authors string.
Federico Johow (1859-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Johow' in the authors string.