Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
leucoflora
ID:
1215689

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.R.Simpson

Source:
tro

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 51: 308 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001215027



Common Names

  • Phragmotheca Leucoflora
  • White-Flowered Phragmotheca
  • Phragmotheca


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Description

Phragmotheca leucoflora (also called Matisia leucoflora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Malvaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown, reaching a height of up to 10 meters. It is native to Central and South America, and its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Phragmotheca leucoflora is used for making furniture and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Phragmotheca leucoflora are white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phragmotheca leucoflora is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.

Where to Find Phragmotheca leucoflora

Phragmotheca leucoflora is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Phragmotheca leucoflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phragmotheca leucoflora?

Phragmotheca leucoflora

What is the common name of Phragmotheca leucoflora?

Leucoflora

What is the natural habitat of Phragmotheca leucoflora?

Tropical rainforests

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-3900623: Based on the initial data import
Donald Ray Simpson (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.R.Simpson' in the authors string.