Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(3): 63 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418037
Common Names
- Waltheria collina
- Collina Waltheria
- Waltheria
Description
Waltheria collina (also called Indian Beechwood, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Asia. It has a spreading habit and grows in dry, deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Waltheria collina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its diuretic, antiseptic, and astringent properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Waltheria collina has small, white flowers that are clustered together in small groups. The seeds are small and winged, and the seedlings are slender and have a single, upright stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Waltheria collina is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds directly into the garden in the spring. The seeds should be planted about 1/4 inch deep and spaced about 6 inches apart. Once established, it will need regular watering and fertilizing. Propagation can be done by taking stem cuttings in the spring or summer and rooting them in moist soil.
Where to Find Waltheria collina
Waltheria collina is native to Australia and can be found in wetland and grassland areas.
Waltheria collina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Waltheria collina?
Waltheria collina
What is the common name of Waltheria collina?
Hill Waltheria
What is the natural habitat of Waltheria collina?
Dry, open woodlands and grasslands
Species in the Waltheria genus
Waltheria collina,
Waltheria bahamensis,
Waltheria brachypetala,
Waltheria virgata,
Waltheria viscosissima,
Waltheria pyrolifolia,
Waltheria astropus,
Waltheria glabra,
Waltheria glomerata,
Waltheria communis,
Waltheria albicans,
Waltheria arenaria,
Waltheria arenicola,
Waltheria lophanthus,
Waltheria operculata,
Waltheria indica,
Waltheria involucrata,
Waltheria lanceolata,
Waltheria carmensarae,
Waltheria berteroi,
Waltheria madagascariensis,
Waltheria ackermanniana,
Waltheria carpinifolia,
Waltheria cinerascens,
Waltheria excelsa,
Waltheria ferruginea,
Waltheria glazioviana,
Waltheria macrophylla,
Waltheria maritima,
Waltheria paniculata,
Waltheria petiolata,
Waltheria polyantha,
Waltheria rotundifolia,
Waltheria calcicola,
Waltheria ovata,
Waltheria microphylla,
Waltheria acapulcensis,
Waltheria detonsa,
Waltheria acuminata,
Waltheria conzattii,
Waltheria lundelliana,
Waltheria pringlei,
Waltheria tridentata,
Waltheria tomentosa,
Waltheria bracteosa,
Waltheria preslii,
Waltheria bicolor,
Waltheria fryxellii,
Waltheria procumbens,
Waltheria ladewii,
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,