Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
riedelii
ID:
1078436

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 18: 113 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077774



Common Names

  • Peltaea riedelii
  • Riedel's Peltaea
  • Riedel's False Spleenwort


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Description

Peltaea riedelii (also called Riedel's Peltaea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean and Central America. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, and prefers moist soils in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Peltaea riedelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peltaea riedelii is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have three lobes.

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Where to Find Peltaea riedelii

Peltaea riedelii is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

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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