Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachypetala
ID:
427955

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 31(I): 215 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427287



Common Names

  • Waltheria brachypetala
  • Short-petalled Waltheria
  • Short-petalled Waltheria


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Description

Waltheria brachypetala (also called Short-Petaled Waltheria, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to South America. It is found in moist, shady forests. It has dark green, leathery leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Waltheria brachypetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used for making herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Waltheria brachypetala has small, white flowers and small, black, winged seeds. The seedlings have two opposite, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Waltheria brachypetala is a perennial herb that grows from a rhizome. It is propagated by division of the rhizomes in spring or autumn. It prefers moist soil and full sun to partial shade.

Where to Find Waltheria brachypetala

Waltheria brachypetala can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Waltheria brachypetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Waltheria brachypetala?

Waltheria brachypetala

What is the common name of Waltheria brachypetala?

Short-petalled Waltheria

What is the natural habitat of Waltheria brachypetala?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

Species in the Waltheria genus

Waltheria collina, Waltheria bahamensis, Waltheria brachypetala, Waltheria virgata, Waltheria viscosissima, Waltheria pyrolifolia, Waltheria astropus, Waltheria glabra, Waltheria glomerata, Waltheria communis, Waltheria albicans, Waltheria arenaria, Waltheria arenicola, Waltheria lophanthus, Waltheria operculata, Waltheria indica, Waltheria involucrata, Waltheria lanceolata, Waltheria carmensarae, Waltheria berteroi, Waltheria madagascariensis, Waltheria ackermanniana, Waltheria carpinifolia, Waltheria cinerascens, Waltheria excelsa, Waltheria ferruginea, Waltheria glazioviana, Waltheria macrophylla, Waltheria maritima, Waltheria paniculata, Waltheria petiolata, Waltheria polyantha, Waltheria rotundifolia, Waltheria calcicola, Waltheria ovata, Waltheria microphylla, Waltheria acapulcensis, Waltheria detonsa, Waltheria acuminata, Waltheria conzattii, Waltheria lundelliana, Waltheria pringlei, Waltheria tridentata, Waltheria tomentosa, Waltheria bracteosa, Waltheria preslii, Waltheria bicolor, Waltheria fryxellii, Waltheria procumbens, Waltheria ladewii,

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,