Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
mirandae
ID:
1078473

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gómez Pompa

Source:
tro

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Bot. México 27: 37 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077811



Common Names

  • Robinsonella mirandae
  • Robinsonella
  • Robinsonella Mallow


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Description

Robinsonella mirandae (also called Miranda's 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 mirandae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Robinsonella mirandae 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 mirandae 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 mirandae

Robinsonella mirandae 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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-19602526: Based on the initial data import
Arturo Gómez-Pompa (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gómez Pompa' in the authors string.