Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
setifera
ID:
1269729

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krapov.

Source:
tro

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Corrientes) 5: 258 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001269067



Common Names

  • Wissadula setifera
  • Setifera Wissadula
  • Setifer Wissadula


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Description

Wissadula setifera (also called Bristly Wissadula, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean. It has a single trunk and a crown of pinnate leaves. It is found in dry and wet forests, as well as in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Wissadula setifera is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Wissadula setifera is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a yellow-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wissadula setifera is a tropical shrub native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate temperatures down to 40°F (4°C).

Where to Find Wissadula setifera

Wissadula setifera can be found in the tropical rainforest of Central and South America.

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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