Status:
valid
Authors:
(K.Schum.) Fryxell
Source:
cmp
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Sida 17: 74 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692962
Common Names
- Fuertesimalva pentandra
- Pentandra Fuertesimalva
- Fuertesimalva
Synonyms
- Malvastrum pentandrum K.Schum. [unknown]
- Urocarpidium pentandrum (K.Schum. ex Mart.) Krapov. [unknown]
- Malvastrum catamarcense I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
Description
Fuertesimalva pentandra (also called Pentandra Fuertesimalva, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to the Andes Mountains in Peru and Ecuador, and is found in humid montane forests. It has large, ovate, opposite leaves and bears small, tubular flowers in shades of yellow and orange.
Uses & Benefits
Fuertesimalva pentandra is a popular ornamental plant that is grown for its showy flowers and attractive foliage. It is often used as a ground cover or in hanging baskets. It is also used to attract hummingbirds and other pollinators to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Fuertesimalva pentandra are yellow and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fuertesimalva pentandra is a shrub that can be cultivated in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by cuttings or division.
Where to Find Fuertesimalva pentandra
Fuertesimalva pentandra is native to Chile, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Fuertesimalva pentandra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fuertesimalva pentandra?
Fuertesimalva pentandra
What is the common name of Fuertesimalva pentandra?
Pentandra Fuertesimalva
What is the natural habitat of Fuertesimalva pentandra?
Fuertesimalva pentandra is native to South America.
Species in the Fuertesimalva genus
Fuertesimalva chilensis,
Fuertesimalva corniculata,
Fuertesimalva echinata,
Fuertesimalva insularis,
Fuertesimalva jacens,
Fuertesimalva killipii,
Fuertesimalva leptocalyx,
Fuertesimalva limensis,
Fuertesimalva pennellii,
Fuertesimalva pentacocca,
Fuertesimalva pentandra,
Fuertesimalva peruviana,
Fuertesimalva sanambrosiana,
Fuertesimalva stipulata,
Fuertesimalva multilobata,
Fuertesimalva macrocarpa,
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,