Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crenulata
ID:
1247351

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brandegee) Fryxell

Source:
tro

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Madroño 21(3): 161. 1972 [1971 publ. 1972]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001246689

Common Names

  • Phymosia Crenulata
  • Crenulate Phymosia
  • Crenulate Phymosia

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Description

Phymosia crenulata (also called Crenulate Phymosia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, usually growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa. It is found in dry woodlands, bushveld, and coastal forests.

Uses & Benefits

Phymosia crenulata is a popular ornamental plant due to its showy, pink flowers. It can also be used as a hedge or screen plant and can be grown in containers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phymosia crenulata has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phymosia crenulata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.

Where to Find Phymosia crenulata

Phymosia crenulata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Phymosia crenulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phymosia crenulata?

Phymosia crenulata

What type of plant is Phymosia crenulata?

Herb

What is the natural habitat of Phymosia crenulata?

Deserts and dry areas of the western United States

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 tro-50138014: Based on the initial data import
Townshend Stith Brandegee (1843-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brandegee' in the authors string.
Paul Fryxell (1927-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fryxell' in the authors string.