Waltheria virgata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ewart & Cookson
Source:
ksu
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Fl. N. Territory : 190 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427295
Common Names
- Waltheria virgata
- Twiggy Waltheria
- Twiggy Waltheria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Waltheria virgata (also called Wandering 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 virgata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used for making herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Waltheria virgata has small, white flowers and small, black, winged seeds. The seedlings have two opposite, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Waltheria virgata is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Waltheria virgata
Waltheria virgata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Waltheria virgata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Waltheria virgata?
Waltheria virgata
What is the common name of Waltheria virgata?
Twiggy Waltheria
What is the natural habitat of Waltheria virgata?
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,
References
Alfred James Ewart (1872-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ewart' in the authors string.
Isabel Clifton Cookson (1893-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cookson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:825847-1: Based on the initial data import