Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
amazonica
ID:
1242537

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.S.Alverson) Fern.Alonso

Source:
tro

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Caldasia 18: 274 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001241875



Common Names

  • Phragmotheca amazonica
  • Amazonica Phragmotheca
  • Phragmotheca


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Description

Phragmotheca amazonica (also called Amazon Phragmotheca, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a spreading crown. It is native to China and is found in moist forests, thickets, and grassy slopes at elevations of 2,000–3,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Phragmotheca amazonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phragmotheca amazonica is a small, yellowish-green color and has a spike-like structure. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phragmotheca amazonica is a shrub that can be propagated from both seeds and cuttings. To propagate from seed, the seed should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 18-21°C. To propagate from cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or early autumn and place in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and at a temperature of around 18-21°C.

Where to Find Phragmotheca amazonica

Phragmotheca amazonica can be found in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil.

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

José Luis Fernández Alonso (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fern.Alonso' in the authors string.
William Surprison Alverson (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.S.Alverson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:995578-1: Based on the initial data import