Status:
valid
Authors:
Rusby
Source:
tro
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 1: 65 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001245480
Common Names
- Waltheria Ladewii
- Ladew's Waltheria
- Ladew's Velvet Plant
Description
Waltheria ladewii (also called Waltheria, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in dry and moist forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Waltheria ladewii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It can also be used to make jams, jellies, and syrups.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Waltheria ladewii are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Waltheria ladewii can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept at a temperature of 70-75°F (21-24°C). Germination should occur within 2-3 weeks.
Where to Find Waltheria ladewii
Waltheria ladewii can be found in the tropical forests of India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
Waltheria ladewii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Waltheria ladewii?
Waltheria ladewii
What is the common name of Waltheria ladewii?
Ladew's Waltheria
What is the natural habitat of Waltheria ladewii?
Mountain meadows and rocky slopes in Central and South America
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,