Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 456 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455931
Common Names
- Thespesia grandiflora
- Grandiflora Thespesia
- Large-flowered Thespesia
Synonyms
- Maga grandiflora Urb. [unknown]
- Montezuma speciosissima ex DC. [unknown]
- Montezuma grandiflora Urb. [unknown]
- Hibiscus grandiflorus Juss. ex DC. [unknown]
Description
Thespesia grandiflora (also called Grandiflora Thespesia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in dry forests, scrublands, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Thespesia grandiflora is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thespesia grandiflora is small and yellow, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and thin, with light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thespesia grandiflora is a tropical tree native to the humid forests of Central and South America. It is a fast-growing species that can reach heights of up to 20 meters. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Thespesia grandiflora
Thespesia grandiflora can be found in Central and South America.
Thespesia grandiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thespesia grandiflora?
Thespesia grandiflora
What is the common name of Thespesia grandiflora?
Large-flowered Thespesia
What is the natural habitat of Thespesia grandiflora?
Dry forests
Species in the Thespesia genus
Thespesia grandiflora,
Thespesia populnea,
Thespesia patellifera,
Thespesia multibracteata,
Thespesia robusta,
Thespesia garckeana,
Thespesia fissicalyx,
Thespesia mossambicensis,
Thespesia beatensis,
Thespesia cubensis,
Thespesia acutiloba,
Thespesia digitata,
Thespesia danis,
Thespesia gummiflua,
Species in the Malvaceae family
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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,