Patinoa ichthyotoxica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.E.Schult. & Cuatrec.
Source:
tro
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 130 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214956
Common Names
- Patinoa ichthyotoxica
- Ichthyotoxica Patinoa
- Ichthyotoxica Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Patinoa ichthyotoxica (also called Ichthyotoxic Patinoa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Malvaceae family. It is native to the tropical forests of South America. It grows as a shrub or small tree, reaching up to 6 meters in height. Its leaves are ovate and deeply veined. Its flowers are yellow and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Patinoa ichthyotoxica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Patinoa ichthyotoxica has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Patinoa ichthyotoxica is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F). Prune in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Patinoa ichthyotoxica
Patinoa ichthyotoxica can be found in Central and South America.
Species in the Patinoa genus
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-3900127: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Richard Evans Schultes (1915-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Schult.' in the authors string.