Status:
valid
Authors:
Gallardo-Hern. & Lorea-Hern.
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 62: 184 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000747038
Common Names
- Quararibea lopezperaltae
- Lopezperaltae Quararibea
- Quararibea
Description
Quararibea lopezperaltae (also called Lopez Peralta’s Quararibea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 15 meters tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Quararibea lopezperaltae is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Quararibea lopezperaltae has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Quararibea lopezperaltae is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Quararibea lopezperaltae
Quararibea lopezperaltae is native to Mexico and can be found in the wild in this region.
Quararibea lopezperaltae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Quararibea lopezperaltae?
Quararibea lopezperaltae
What is the common name of Quararibea lopezperaltae?
Lopezperalta's quararibea
What type of plant is Quararibea lopezperaltae?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Quararibea genus
Quararibea rangelii,
Quararibea obovalifolia,
Quararibea cryptantha,
Quararibea cogolloi,
Quararibea amazonica,
Quararibea aristeguietae,
Quararibea asterolepis,
Quararibea asymmetrica,
Quararibea aurantiocalyx,
Quararibea bilobata,
Quararibea bolivarii,
Quararibea cacao,
Quararibea chodatii,
Quararibea ciroana,
Quararibea costaricensis,
Quararibea cruceto,
Quararibea duckei,
Quararibea floribunda,
Quararibea foenigraeca,
Quararibea funebris,
Quararibea gentlei,
Quararibea gigantiflora,
Quararibea gomeziana,
Quararibea grandifolia,
Quararibea guianensis,
Quararibea hirta,
Quararibea huallagensis,
Quararibea magnifica,
Quararibea martini,
Quararibea obliquifolia,
Quararibea parviflora,
Quararibea parvifolia,
Quararibea pendula,
Quararibea pendulifera,
Quararibea platyphylla,
Quararibea pterocalyx,
Quararibea pumila,
Quararibea santaritensis,
Quararibea sclerophylla,
Quararibea spatulata,
Quararibea stenophylla,
Quararibea steyermarkii,
Quararibea turbinata,
Quararibea velutina,
Quararibea verticillaris,
Quararibea wittii,
Quararibea yunckeri,
Quararibea lopezperaltae,
Quararibea mayarum,
Quararibea penduliflora,
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,