Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
crassipes
ID:
505672

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wittm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(1): 254 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505004



Common Names

  • Souroubea crassipes
  • Crassipes Souroubea
  • Thick-stemmed Souroubea


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Synonyms

  • Ruyschia crassipes Triana & Planch. [unknown]
  • Norantea peduncularis Poepp. ex Wittm. [unknown]

Description

Souroubea crassipes (also called Thick-Stemmed Souroubea, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Malvaceae family. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm. It is native to tropical South America, and is found in Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador. It grows in montane forests, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Souroubea crassipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Souroubea crassipes has white flowers with five petals and a central lobe. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Souroubea crassipes is a species of flowering plant in the Malvaceae family. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is an evergreen perennial that grows to 1 m (3 ft) tall and wide. It has long, narrow, grey-green leaves and produces yellow flowers in summer. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Souroubea crassipes

Souroubea crassipes is native to Central America and can be found in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Mexico.

Souroubea crassipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Souroubea crassipes?

Souroubea crassipes

What is the natural habitat of Souroubea crassipes?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What are the common names of Souroubea crassipes?

Crassipes Souroubea, Giant Souroubea

Species in the Marcgraviaceae family

Marcgravia hartii, Marcgravia elegans, Marcgravia fosbergiana, Marcgravia eichleriana, Marcgravia evenia, Marcgravia domingensis, Marcgravia coriacea, Marcgravia caudata, Marcgravia brachysepala, Marcgravia sororopaniana, Marcgravia tobagensis, Marcgravia stonei, Marcgravia serrae, Marcgravia schippii, Marcgravia rubra, Marcgravia roonii, Marcgravia rectiflora, Marcgravia purpurea, Marcgravia sprucei, Marcgravia trianae, Marcgravia maguirei, Marcgravia punctifolia, Marcgravia nubicola, Marcgravia nepenthoides, Marcgravia brownei, Marcgravia mexicana, Marcgravia pedunculosa, Marcgravia patellulifera, Marcgravia oligandra, Marcgravia crassicostata, Marcgravia crenata, Marcgravia dasyantha, Marcgravia macroscypha, Marcgravia myriostigma, Marcgravia neurophylla, Marcgravia oblongifolia, Marcgravia salicifolia, Marcgravia stenonectaria, Marcgravia subcaudata, Marcgravia weberbaueri, Marcgravia sintenisii, Marcgravia atropunctata, Marcgravia nervosa, Marcgravia pittieri, Marcgravia polyantha, Marcgravia longifolia, Marcgravia trinitatis, Marcgravia flagellaris, Marcgravia williamsii, Marcgravia gentlei,

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