Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
wittii
ID:
734015

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum. & Ulbr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg 50: 90 (1908 publ. 1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733348



Common Names

  • Quararibea wittii
  • Wittii Quararibea
  • Wittii


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Description

Quararibea wittii (also called Quararibea wittii, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It has small, 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 wittii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of timber and for making furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Quararibea wittii 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 wittii 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 wittii

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

Quararibea wittii FAQ

What is the common name of Quararibea wittii?

Witt's Quararibea

What is the natural habitat of Quararibea wittii?

Dry tropical forests

What is the flowering season of Quararibea wittii?

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-2868409: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Oskar Eberhard Ulbrich (1879-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ulbr.' in the authors string.