Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
mahechae
ID:
1261004

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fern.Alonso

Source:
tro

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 25: 203 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260342



Common Names

  • Spirotheca mahechae
  • Mahechae Spirotheca
  • Mahechae Spirotheca Fern


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Description

Spirotheca mahechae (also called Mahecha's Spirotheca, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen with delicate, lacy leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Spirotheca mahechae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize soil and to reduce erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spirotheca mahechae is small, white, and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling has a single cotyledon and a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spirotheca mahechae is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Spirotheca mahechae

Spirotheca mahechae is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Spirotheca mahechae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spirotheca mahechae?

Spirotheca mahechae

What is the common name of Spirotheca mahechae?

Mahechae

What type of plant is Spirotheca mahechae?

Fern

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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