Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pauciflora
ID:
1247358

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker f.) Fryxell

Source:
tro

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Madroño 21(3): 163. 1972 [1971 publ. 1972]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001246696



Common Names

  • Phymosia Pauciflora
  • Few-flowered Phymosia
  • Few-flowered Phymosia


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Description

Phymosia pauciflora (also called 'Few-flowered Phymosia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree found in the Mexican states of Oaxaca, Veracruz and Chiapas. It has alternate, simple leaves, and white flowers in axillary clusters. Its habitats include tropical deciduous forests, tropical semi-deciduous forests, and tropical evergreen forests.

Uses & Benefits

Phymosia pauciflora is a popular ornamental plant due to its showy, yellow flowers. It can also be used as a hedge or screen plant and can be grown in containers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phymosia pauciflora has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Phymosia pauciflora

Phymosia pauciflora can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Phymosia pauciflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phymosia pauciflora?

Phymosia pauciflora

What type of plant is Phymosia pauciflora?

Herb

What is the natural habitat of Phymosia pauciflora?

Deserts and dry areas of the western United States

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-50138023: Based on the initial data import
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
Paul Fryxell (1927-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fryxell' in the authors string.