Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arboreum
ID:
708492

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 693 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000707825

Common Names

  • Tree Cotton
  • Gossypium Arboreum
  • White Cotton

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Synonyms

  • Xylon indicum Medik. [unknown]
  • Gossypium albiflorum Tod. [unknown]
  • Gossypium anomalum G.Watt [unknown]
  • Gossypium arboreum cernuum (Tod.) Hutch. & Ghosh [unknown]
  • Gossypium arboreum wightianum (G.Watt) M.R.Almeida [unknown]
  • Gossypium asiaticum Raf. [unknown]
  • Gossypium bani (G.Watt) Prokh. [unknown]
  • Gossypium cernuum Tod. [unknown]
  • Gossypium comesii Sprenger [unknown]
  • Gossypium figarei Tod. [unknown]
  • Gossypium glabratum Tod. [unknown]
  • Gossypium gracile Salisb. [unknown]
  • Gossypium indicum Lam. [unknown]
  • Gossypium intermedium Tod. [unknown]
  • Gossypium macranthum Tod. [unknown]
  • Gossypium nanking Meyen [unknown]
  • Gossypium nanking bani G.Watt [unknown]
  • Gossypium neglectum Tod. [unknown]
  • Gossypium obtusifolium Roxb. ex G.Don [unknown]
  • Gossypium obtusifolium wightiana G.Watt [unknown]
  • Gossypium perennans Delile ex Roberty [unknown]
  • Gossypium puniceum Fenzl [unknown]
  • Gossypium roseum Tod. [unknown]
  • Gossypium roxburghii Tod. [unknown]
  • Gossypium royleanum Tod. [unknown]
  • Gossypium rubicundum Roxb. ex Wight & Arn. [unknown]
  • Gossypium rubrum Forssk. [unknown]
  • Gossypium sanguineum Hassk. [unknown]
  • Gossypium soudanense G.Watt [unknown]
  • Gossypium vaupelii J.Graham [unknown]
  • Gossypium wattianum S.Y.Hu [unknown]
  • Gossypium wightianum Tod. [unknown]
  • Hibiscus albiflorus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hibiscus cernuus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hibiscus nangking Kuntze [unknown]
  • Gossypium arboreum vaupellii (J.Graham) Roberty [unknown]
  • Gossypium arboreum obtusifolium (Roxb. ex G.Don) Roberty [unknown]
  • Gossypium obtusifolium Roxb. [unknown]
  • Gossypium arboreum arboreum [unknown]
  • Gossypium arboreum nangking (Meyen) Roberty [unknown]
  • Gossypium arboreum paradoxum Prokh. [unknown]
  • Gossypium herbaceum obtusifolium (Roxb.) Mast. [unknown]

Description

Gossypium arboreum (also called Tree Cotton, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, where it is found in dry, rocky areas. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter tall, with soft, velvety leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Gossypium arboreum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gossypium arboreum is white and has a bell-shaped form. It has 6 petals and 6 stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a hairy texture.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gossypium arboreum is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is native to South Africa. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Gossypium arboreum

Gossypium arboreum can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Gossypium arboreum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gossypium arboreum?

Gossypium arboreum

What is the common name of Gossypium arboreum?

Tree Cotton

What is the natural habitat of Gossypium arboreum?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world

Species in the Gossypium genus

Gossypium anomalum, Gossypium arboreum, Gossypium areysianum, Gossypium aridum, Gossypium australe, Gossypium barbadense, Gossypium bickii, Gossypium bricchettii, Gossypium californicum, Gossypium contextum, Gossypium costulatum, Gossypium cunninghamii, Gossypium darwinii, Gossypium dicladum, Gossypium ekmanianum, Gossypium enthyle, Gossypium exiguum, Gossypium gossypioides, Gossypium harknessii, Gossypium herbaceum, Gossypium hirsutum, Gossypium hirsutum, Gossypium hypadenum, Gossypium incanum, Gossypium irenaeum, Gossypium klotzschianum, Gossypium laxum, Gossypium lobatum, Gossypium londonderriense, Gossypium longicalyx, Gossypium marchantii, Gossypium morrilli, Gossypium mustelinum, Gossypium nelsonii, Gossypium nobile, Gossypium patens, Gossypium pilosum, Gossypium populifolium, Gossypium pulchellum, Gossypium raimondii, Gossypium robinsonii, Gossypium rotundifolium, Gossypium schwendimanii, Gossypium somalense, Gossypium stocksii, Gossypium sturtianum, Gossypium thurberi, Gossypium timorense, Gossypium trifurcatum, Gossypium trilobum,

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,

References