Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
densiflora
ID:
1077605

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fryxell

Source:
tro

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Gentes Herbarum 11: 23 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001076943

Common Names

  • Robinsonella densiflora
  • Densiflora Robinsonella
  • Robinsonella Densiflora

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Description

Robinsonella densiflora (also called Robinsonella, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that is native to the tropical regions of South America. It has small, white flowers with five petals and grows in wet, marshy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Robinsonella densiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Robinsonella densiflora has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Robinsonella densiflora is a shrub native to Brazil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet.

Where to Find Robinsonella densiflora

Robinsonella densiflora can be found in the Brazilian states of Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro.

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,

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