Status:
valid
Authors:
Fryxell, Craven & J.M.Stewart
Source:
cmp
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 17: 100 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000707997
Common Names
- Gossypium londonderriense
- Londonderry Cotton
- Londonderry Gossypium
Description
Gossypium londonderriense (also called Londonderri 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 londonderriense is used to make fabric and clothing. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and in the production of paper.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Gossypium londonderriense are yellow and have 5 petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gossypium londonderriense can be propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a wide range of soils.
Where to Find Gossypium londonderriense
Gossypium londonderriense is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Baja California, Baja California Sur, Chihuahua, Durango, Sinaloa, and Sonora.
Gossypium londonderriense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gossypium londonderriense?
Gossypium londonderriense
What is the common name of Gossypium londonderriense?
Londonderry cotton
What is the natural habitat of Gossypium londonderriense?
Gossypium londonderriense is native to Australia
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,