Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acutiloba
ID:
1078293

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker f.) Exell & Mendonça

Source:
tro

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Contr. Conhecimento Fl. Mocambique 2: 63 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077631



Common Names

  • Acutiloba Thespesia
  • Thespesia acutiloba
  • Sharp-Leaf Thespesia


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Description

Thespesia acutiloba (also called Acute-Leaf Thespesia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean and Central America. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, and prefers moist soils in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Thespesia acutiloba is used as an ornamental plant, for its showy flowers and attractive foliage. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thespesia acutiloba 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Thespesia acutiloba is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 2 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by cuttings, seed, or division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Thespesia acutiloba

Thespesia acutiloba is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

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-19602142: Based on the initial data import
Francisco de Ascensão Mendonça (1889-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mendonça' in the authors string.
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
Arthur Wallis Exell (1901-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Exell' in the authors string.