Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
densiflora
ID:
1077689

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Fr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , n.s., 43(4): 64 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077027



Common Names

  • Wissadula Densiflora
  • Densiflora Wissadula
  • Densiflora


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Description

Wissadula densiflora (also called Denseflower Wissadula, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.6 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, and its habitats include grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Wissadula densiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has showy flowers and attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Wissadula densiflora var. schulzii R.E.Fr.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Wissadula densiflora is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wissadula densiflora is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°F (-23°C).

Where to Find Wissadula densiflora

Wissadula densiflora is native to Central America and can be found in Costa Rica and Panama.

Species in the Wissadula genus

Wissadula excelsior, Wissadula rostrata, Wissadula contracta, Wissadula periplocifolia, Wissadula amplissima, Wissadula parvifolia, Wissadula hernandioides, Wissadula ecuadoriensis, Wissadula costaricensis, Wissadula decora, Wissadula densiflora, Wissadula diffusa, Wissadula grandifolia, Wissadula gymnanthemum, Wissadula macrantha, Wissadula paraguariensis, Wissadula pavonii, Wissadula sordida, Wissadula microcarpa, Wissadula stellata, Wissadula andina, Wissadula boliviana, Wissadula indivisa, Wissadula divergens, Wissadula cruziana, Wissadula cardenasii, Wissadula peredoi, Wissadula wissadifolia, Wissadula glechomifolium, Wissadula parviflora, Wissadula setifera, Wissadula tucumanensis, Wissadula fadyenii, Wissadula stipulata, Wissadula cuspidata, Wissadula delicata, Wissadula glechomifolia, Wissadula krapovickasiana, Wissadula caribaea,

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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