Waltheria scabra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Colla) P.L.R.Moraes & Guglielmone
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 18(1): 32. 2013 [28 Jun 2013]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421650
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Waltheria scabra (also called 'Rough Waltheria', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is native to South America, and is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is an erect shrub, growing up to 1.5 meters tall, with small, ovate leaves and small, yellow, five-petaled flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Waltheria scabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as an erosion control plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Waltheria scabra has white flowers with yellow anthers and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Waltheria scabra is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly.
Where to Find Waltheria scabra
Waltheria scabra can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Waltheria scabra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Waltheria scabra?
Waltheria scabra
What is the family of Waltheria scabra?
Malvaceae
Where is Waltheria scabra found?
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
Luigi Aloysius Colla (1766-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Colla' in the authors string.
Laura Guglielmone (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guglielmone' in the authors string.
Pedro Luís Rodrigues de Moraes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.L.R.Moraes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60461733-2: Based on the initial data import