Gossypium morrilli - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
O.F.Cook & J.W.Hubb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 16: 339 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000708010
Common Names
- Gossypium morrilli
- Morrill's Cotton
- Morrill's Gossypium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gossypium morrilli (also called Morrill's 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 morrilli 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 flower of Gossypium morrilli is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gossypium morrilli 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 morrilli
Gossypium morrilli is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Baja California, Baja California Sur, Chihuahua, Durango, Sinaloa, and Sonora.
Gossypium morrilli FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gossypium morrilli?
Gossypium morrilli
What is the common name of Gossypium morrilli?
Morrill's cotton
What is the natural habitat of Gossypium morrilli?
Gossypium morrilli 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,
References
Orator Fuller Cook (1867-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.F.Cook' in the authors string.
John W. Hubbard (1898-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.W.Hubb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:112726-2: Based on the initial data import