Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
dasystachya
ID:
505670

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilg ex Ule

Source:
cmp

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. ed. 2 , 21: 102 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505002



Common Names

  • Souroubea dasystachya
  • Dasystachya Souroubea
  • Hairy-spiked Souroubea


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Description

Souroubea dasystachya (also called Dasystachya 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 dasystachya 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 dasystachya has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, curved pistil. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with thin, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Souroubea dasystachya 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 dasystachya

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

Souroubea dasystachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Souroubea dasystachya?

Souroubea dasystachya

What is the natural habitat of Souroubea dasystachya?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What are the common names of Souroubea dasystachya?

Dasystachya 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2601258: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.
Ernst Heinrich Georg Ule (1854-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ule' in the authors string.