Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
rosea
ID:
511049

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Seem.) P.E.Gibbs & W.S.Alverson

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 58: 253 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510381



Common Names

  • Rosea Spirotheca
  • Spirotheca
  • Spirotheca Rosea


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Synonyms

  • Xylon roseum (Seem.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ceiba allenii Woodson [unknown]
  • Ceiba rosea (Seem.) K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Chorisia rosea Seem. [unknown]
  • Spirotheca rimbachii Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Spirotheca allenii (Woodson) Cuatrec. [unknown]

Description

Spirotheca rosea (also called Rose spirotheca, among many other common names) is a small shrub or herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has ovate to lanceolate leaves and pink flowers. It is found in dry and moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Spirotheca rosea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spirotheca rosea is a tubular shape with five pointed lobes and is pink in color. The seed is a small, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spirotheca rosea is a fast-growing, herbaceous perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and is relatively drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Spirotheca rosea

Spirotheca rosea is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.

Spirotheca rosea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spirotheca rosea?

Spirotheca rosea

What type of plant is Spirotheca rosea?

It is a shrub

Where is Spirotheca rosea found?

It is found in the tropical rainforests of South America

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 kew-2608820: Based on the initial data import
Berthold Carl Seemann (1825-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seem.' in the authors string.
Peter Edward Gibbs (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.E.Gibbs' in the authors string.
William Surprison Alverson (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.S.Alverson' in the authors string.