Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ecuadoriensis
ID:
1043224

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fryxell

Source:
tro

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Lundellia 15: 29 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042562



Common Names

  • Wissadula ecuadoriensis
  • Ecuadorian Wissadula
  • Ecuadorian Liverwort


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Description

Wissadula ecuadoriensis (also called Ecuadorian Wissadula, among many other common names) is a tropical, evergreen shrub native to South America. It has fragrant, white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. It is found in tropical forests and is often used as a garden ornamental.

Uses & Benefits

Wissadula ecuadoriensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a source of fiber for paper and other products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wissadula ecuadoriensis has small, white flowers with 6 petals and 6 stamens. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons, a short stem and two small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wissadula ecuadoriensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Ecuador. It is easily propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water or fertilizer.

Where to Find Wissadula ecuadoriensis

Wissadula ecuadoriensis is native to South America, and is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Ecuador and Peru.

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,