Soyauxia glabrescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabrescens
ID:
505674
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 14: 390 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505006
Common Names
- Soyauxia glabrescens
- Glabrescens Soyauxia
- Smooth Soyauxia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Soyauxia glabrescens (also called Smooth Soyauxia, 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
Soyauxia glabrescens 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
Soyauxia glabrescens 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Soyauxia glabrescens 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 Soyauxia glabrescens
Soyauxia glabrescens is native to South America and can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Soyauxia glabrescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Soyauxia glabrescens?
Soyauxia glabrescens
What is the natural habitat of Soyauxia glabrescens?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
What are the common names of Soyauxia glabrescens?
Glabrescent Soyauxia, Smooth Soyauxia
Species in the Soyauxia genus
Species in the Peridiscaceae family
References
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:675631-1: Based on the initial data import