Status:
valid
Authors:
Fryxell
Source:
tro
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Gentes Herbarum 11: 13, figs. 3, 4C, 5, 6E, 8. 1973
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077812
Common Names
- Robinsonella samaricarpa
- Robinsonella
- Robinsonella Mallow
Uses & Benefits
Robinsonella samaricarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Robinsonella samaricarpa 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Robinsonella samaricarpa 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 samaricarpa
Robinsonella samaricarpa is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Species in the Robinsonella genus
Robinsonella erasmi-sosae,
Robinsonella lindeniana,
Robinsonella macvaughii,
Robinsonella pilosa,
Robinsonella cordata,
Robinsonella densiflora,
Robinsonella discolor,
Robinsonella hintonii,
Robinsonella pilosissima,
Robinsonella speciosa,
Robinsonella brevituba,
Robinsonella glabrifolia,
Robinsonella mirandae,
Robinsonella samaricarpa,
Robinsonella chiangii,
Robinsonella pleiopoda,
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,