Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
talbotii
ID:
1141819

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker f.

Source:
tro

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Oban : 14 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001141157



Common Names

  • Scaphopetalum talbotii
  • Talbot's Scaphopetalum
  • Talbot's False Buttonweed


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Description

Scaphopetalum talbotii (also called Talbot's scaphopetalum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, lowland forests. It has a straight stem and a dense, rounded crown with small, leathery leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Scaphopetalum talbotii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties as it is known to have antifungal and antibacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scaphopetalum talbotii is yellow and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scaphopetalum talbotii is a fast-growing, deciduous shrub that can reach heights of up to 10 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they reach a height of 8-10 inches.

Where to Find Scaphopetalum talbotii

Scaphopetalum talbotii is native to tropical regions of Africa.

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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