Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
turbinata
ID:
734009

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw.) Poir.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Encycl. , Suppl. 4: 636 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733342



Common Names

  • Quararibea turbinata
  • Turbinata Quararibea
  • Turbinata


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Description

Quararibea turbinata (also called Quararibea turbinata, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It has large, glossy green leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be found in lowland rainforests, mountain forests, and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Quararibea turbinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Quararibea turbinata has small, white flowers with yellowish-green sepals and petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quararibea turbinata is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings taken in summer.

Where to Find Quararibea turbinata

Quararibea turbinata is native to the tropical rainforest regions of Central and South America.

Quararibea turbinata FAQ

What is the common name of Quararibea turbinata?

Turbinate Quararibea

What is the natural habitat of Quararibea turbinata?

Dry tropical forests

What is the flowering season of Quararibea turbinata?

Late spring to early summer

Species in the Quararibea genus

Quararibea rangelii, Quararibea obovalifolia, Quararibea cryptantha, Quararibea cogolloi, Quararibea amazonica, Quararibea aristeguietae, Quararibea asterolepis, Quararibea asymmetrica, Quararibea aurantiocalyx, Quararibea bilobata, Quararibea bolivarii, Quararibea cacao, Quararibea chodatii, Quararibea ciroana, Quararibea costaricensis, Quararibea cruceto, Quararibea duckei, Quararibea floribunda, Quararibea foenigraeca, Quararibea funebris, Quararibea gentlei, Quararibea gigantiflora, Quararibea gomeziana, Quararibea grandifolia, Quararibea guianensis, Quararibea hirta, Quararibea huallagensis, Quararibea magnifica, Quararibea martini, Quararibea obliquifolia, Quararibea parviflora, Quararibea parvifolia, Quararibea pendula, Quararibea pendulifera, Quararibea platyphylla, Quararibea pterocalyx, Quararibea pumila, Quararibea santaritensis, Quararibea sclerophylla, Quararibea spatulata, Quararibea stenophylla, Quararibea steyermarkii, Quararibea turbinata, Quararibea velutina, Quararibea verticillaris, Quararibea wittii, Quararibea yunckeri, Quararibea lopezperaltae, Quararibea mayarum, Quararibea penduliflora,

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 kew-2868403: Based on the initial data import
Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.