Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
danis
ID:
1078518

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
tro

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 14: t. 1336 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077856



Common Names

  • Thespesia danis
  • Thespesia
  • Danis Thespesia


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Description

Thespesia danis (also called Danis Thespesia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Pacific Islands. It has yellow flowers and its leaves are ovate and lobed. It is found in moist, shady forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Thespesia danis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, dysentery, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thespesia danis is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have three lobes.

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Where to Find Thespesia danis

Thespesia danis is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

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,

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