Tarasa operculata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cav.) Krapov.
Source:
tro
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 5: 134 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077656
Common Names
- Tarasa operculata
- Operculata Tarasa
- Giant Hibiscus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tarasa operculata (also called Tarasa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 meters in height. It is native to Chile and Argentina, and grows in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Tarasa operculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, sore throat, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tarasa operculata is a bright yellow-orange color with a red center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a yellow-green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tarasa operculata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Tarasa operculata
Tarasa operculata can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
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-19602224: Based on the initial data import
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.
Antonio Krapovickas (1921-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krapov.' in the authors string.