Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
darwinii
ID:
708560

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Watt

Source:
cmp

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Wild Cult. Cotton : 68 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000707893

Common Names

  • Darwin's Cotton
  • Darwin's Gossypium
  • Darwin's Wild Cotton

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Synonyms

  • Gossypium barbadense darwinii (G.Watt) J.B.Hutch. in Hutch. [unknown]

Description

Gossypium darwinii (also called Darwin's Cotton, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family, Malvaceae. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in sandy soils in desert scrub, grasslands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Gossypium darwinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fiber for making cloth.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gossypium darwinii has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round, and brown. The seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gossypium darwinii is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 10 feet tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in summer.

Where to Find Gossypium darwinii

Gossypium darwinii can be found in Australia.

Gossypium darwinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gossypium darwinii?

Gossypium darwinii

What is the common name of Gossypium darwinii?

Darwin's Cotton

What is the natural habitat of Gossypium darwinii?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2831058: Based on the initial data import
George Watt (1851-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Watt' in the authors string.