Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
glabrifolia
ID:
1078472

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fryxell

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 10: 269 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077810



Common Names

  • Robinsonella glabrifolia
  • Robinsonella
  • Robinsonella Mallow


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Description

Robinsonella glabrifolia (also called Glabrifolia Robinsonella, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical South America. It typically grows in moist meadows and open woodlands, and has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center.

Uses & Benefits

Robinsonella glabrifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Robinsonella glabrifolia is a white or pale pink, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, round capsule. The seedlings are small, green, and have five leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Robinsonella glabrifolia is a shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.

Where to Find Robinsonella glabrifolia

Robinsonella glabrifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

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