Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calcicola
ID:
1141360

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 1: 475 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001140698



Common Names

  • Waltheria calcicola
  • Cottonweed
  • Cottonweed Waltheria


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Description

Waltheria calcicola (also called Calcareous Waltheria, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb that grows up to 20 cm tall. It has a woody base and its leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and covered with soft hairs. It is native to South Africa and grows in grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Waltheria calcicola is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used for erosion control, as a soil stabilizer, and as a source of fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Waltheria calcicola has small white flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Waltheria calcicola is a perennial shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plant should be grown in full sun and in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Waltheria calcicola

Waltheria calcicola is native to South America and can be found in dry, sandy soils in tropical and subtropical regions.

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,

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