Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
beatensis
ID:
1041651

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Urb.) Fryxell

Source:
tro

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 129: 301 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040989



Common Names

  • Thespesia beatensis
  • Beatensis Thespesia
  • Thespesia Beatensis


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Description

Thespesia beatensis (also called Beata Thespesia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, fragrant white flowers. It is often found in tropical rainforests, but can also be found in other moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Thespesia beatensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach pain. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thespesia beatensis is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thespesia beatensis is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of the world. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is typically done by cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Thespesia beatensis

Thespesia beatensis is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the countries.

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-100370358: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Paul Fryxell (1927-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fryxell' in the authors string.