Status:
valid
Authors:
Romero
Source:
tro
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Mutisia 26: 7 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001259284
Common Names
- Codazziana Spirotheca
- Spirotheca of Codazziana
- Codazziana's Spirotheca
Description
Spirotheca codazziana (also called Spirotheca, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Andes of South America. It has small, white flowers and leathery, glossy leaves. It grows in moist and shady habitats such as mountain forests and ravines.
Uses & Benefits
Spirotheca codazziana is used as a source of fuelwood, timber, and fiber, and its wood is used for making furniture and tools.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Spirotheca codazziana is a yellow, five-petaled bloom with a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Spirotheca codazziana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Spirotheca codazziana
Spirotheca codazziana is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Spirotheca codazziana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Spirotheca codazziana?
Spirotheca codazziana
What type of plant is Spirotheca codazziana?
It is a shrub
Where is Spirotheca codazziana found?
It is found in South America
Species in the Spirotheca genus
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,