Waltheria lophanthus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Forst.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1786
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ins. Austr. : 47 (1786)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427350
Common Names
- Waltheria
- Lophanthus Waltheria
- Waltheria Lophanthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Waltheria lophanthus (also called Crested Waltheria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It grows up to 1.5 m tall and has narrow, lanceolate leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in open grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Waltheria lophanthus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Waltheria lophanthus has small, white flowers that form in clusters. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are arranged in an alternate pattern.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Waltheria lophanthus is a perennial shrub that grows in dry, sandy soils. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until rooted.
Where to Find Waltheria lophanthus
Waltheria lophanthus is native to tropical Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands.
Waltheria lophanthus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Waltheria lophanthus?
Waltheria lophanthus
What is the common name of Waltheria lophanthus?
Crested Waltheria
What is the natural habitat of Waltheria lophanthus?
It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America.
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,
References
Georg Forster (1754-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Forst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:825805-1: Based on the initial data import