Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
albiflorum
ID:
1077876

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ulbr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 117: 64 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077214



Common Names

  • Urocarpidium Albiflorum
  • Urocarpidium
  • Albiflorum


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Description

Urocarpidium albiflorum (also called White-flowered Urocarpidium, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It typically grows in moist meadows and open woodlands, and has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center.

Uses & Benefits

Urocarpidium albiflorum is an attractive ornamental plant, often used in flower beds and borders. The flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies, and the plant is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Urocarpidium albiflorum has white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Urocarpidium albiflorum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a warm, sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks.

Where to Find Urocarpidium albiflorum

Urocarpidium albiflorum can be found in the Brazilian states of Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro.

Species in the Urocarpidium genus

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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