Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chiquitana
ID:
1266238

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krapov. & Cristobal

Source:
tro

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Kurtziana 2: 183 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001265576



Common Names

  • Peltaea chiquitana
  • Chiquitana Peltaea
  • Chiquitana


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Description

Peltaea chiquitana (also called Chiquitana peltaea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Peltaeaceae. It is a shrub or small tree with simple, opposite, and deciduous leaves. It is native to Central and South America, and its habitats include tropical moist lowland forests and tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Peltaea chiquitana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in some areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peltaea chiquitana has yellow, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have two, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peltaea chiquitana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. The plant can also be propagated by division of the root clumps.

Where to Find Peltaea chiquitana

Peltaea chiquitana is native to Bolivia and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Peltaea chiquitana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peltaea chiquitana?

Peltaea chiquitana

What is the common name of Peltaea chiquitana?

Chiquitana

What is the natural habitat of Peltaea chiquitana?

Grasslands and scrublands

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-50217857: Based on the initial data import
Carmen Lelia Cristóbal (1932-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cristobal' in the authors string.
Antonio Krapovickas (1921-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krapov.' in the authors string.