Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
indica
ID:
428033

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 673 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427365

Common Names

  • Waltheria
  • Indica Waltheria
  • Waltheria Indica

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Synonyms

  • Waltheria americana L. [unknown]
  • Waltheria martii Colla [unknown]
  • Waltheria laxa Thulin [unknown]
  • Waltheria americana elliptica K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Waltheria americana glandulosa R.E.Fr. [unknown]
  • Waltheria americana densiflora K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Waltheria americana indica (L.) K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Waltheria americana subspicata K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Waltheria indica americana (L.) R.Br. ex Hosaka [unknown]
  • Waltheria erioclada DC. [unknown]
  • Waltheria prostrata K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Waltheria africana Schumach. & Thonn. [unknown]
  • Waltheria angustifolia L. [unknown]
  • Waltheria arborescens Cav. [unknown]
  • Waltheria corchorifolia Pers. [unknown]
  • Waltheria elliptica Cav. [unknown]
  • Waltheria guineensis Schumach. & Thonn. [unknown]
  • Waltheria wildii Suess. [unknown]
  • Waltheria makinoi Hayata [unknown]
  • Waltheria indica prostrata (K.Schum.) M.Gómez [unknown]

Description

Waltheria indica (also called Indian Waltheria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Asia. It grows up to 1.5 m tall and has small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in open grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Waltheria indica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Waltheria indica has small, white flowers that form in clusters. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are arranged in an alternate pattern.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Waltheria indica is a perennial shrub that grows in dry, sandy soils. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until rooted.

Where to Find Waltheria indica

Waltheria indica is native to India and can be found in dry areas of the country, such as in the Deccan Plateau.

Waltheria indica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Waltheria indica?

Waltheria indica

What is the common name of Waltheria indica?

Indian Waltheria

What is the natural habitat of Waltheria indica?

It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

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,

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