Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
mammosa
ID:
1215694

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.S.Alverson

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 43: 79 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001215032



Common Names

  • Phragmotheca mammosa
  • Mammosa
  • Phragmotheca


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Description

Phragmotheca mammosa (also called Mammoth Phragmotheca, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Malvaceae family. It is native to the tropical forests of South America. It grows as a shrub or small tree, reaching up to 8 meters in height. Its leaves are ovate and deeply veined. Its flowers are white and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Phragmotheca mammosa is used for making furniture and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phragmotheca mammosa is a white, five-petaled flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong shape. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phragmotheca mammosa 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 mammosa

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

Phragmotheca mammosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phragmotheca mammosa?

Phragmotheca mammosa

What is the common name of Phragmotheca mammosa?

Mammosa

What is the natural habitat of Phragmotheca mammosa?

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