Tarasa capitata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cav.) D.M.Bates
Source:
tro
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Gentes Herbarum 9: 388 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077823
Common Names
- Tarasa capitata
- Tarasa
- Capitate Tarasa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Tarasa capitata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tarasa capitata 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tarasa capitata 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 Tarasa capitata
Tarasa capitata is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Species in the Tarasa genus
Tarasa albertii, Tarasa cerrateae, Tarasa martiniana, Tarasa pediculata, Tarasa alberti, Tarasa thyrsoidea, Tarasa antofagastana, Tarasa congestiflora, Tarasa humilis, Tarasa operculata, Tarasa reichei, Tarasa tarapacana, Tarasa tenella, Tarasa umbellata, Tarasa hornschuchiana, Tarasa capitata, Tarasa rhombifolia, Tarasa corrugata, Tarasa tenuis, Tarasa cerratei, Tarasa urbaniana, Tarasa marinii, Tarasa nototrichoides, Tarasa cardenasii, Tarasa geranioides, Tarasa heterophylla, Tarasa odonellii, Tarasa trisecta, Tarasa latearistata, Tarasa meyeri,
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 tro-19602592: Based on the initial data import
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.
David Martin Bates (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.M.Bates' in the authors string.