Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
heringeri
ID:
1077603

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krapov.

Source:
tro

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Corrientes) 3: 15 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001076941



Common Names

  • Phragmocarpidium heringeri
  • Heringeri Phragmocarpidium
  • Phragmocarpidium Heringeri


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Description

Phragmocarpidium heringeri (also called Phragmocarpidium, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that is native to the tropical regions of South America. It has small, white flowers with five petals and grows in wet, marshy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Phragmocarpidium heringeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phragmocarpidium heringeri has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phragmocarpidium heringeri is a perennial herb that is native to the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into sections with at least two leaves and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Phragmocarpidium heringeri

Phragmocarpidium heringeri can be found in the Brazilian states of Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro.

Species in the Phragmocarpidium 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