Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gummiflua
ID:
1078723

Status:
valid

Authors:
Capuron

Source:
tro

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 8: 7 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078061



Common Names

  • Thespesia gummiflua
  • Gum-leaved Thespesia
  • Gum-flowered Thespesia


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Description

Thespesia gummiflua (also called Gummy thespesia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Malvaceae family. It is native to Mexico, and it grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is an annual herb, usually growing up to 1 m tall and has yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Thespesia gummiflua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thespesia gummiflua is small, yellow, and cup-shaped. The seed is a small, black, flat, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thespesia gummiflua is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season and to fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks.

Where to Find Thespesia gummiflua

Thespesia gummiflua can be found in Mexico.

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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