Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.) H.St.John
Source:
tro
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Naturaliste Canad. 98: 573 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001141188
Common Names
- Waltheria tomentosa
- Tomentose Waltheria
- Tomentose False Buttonweed
Description
Waltheria tomentosa (also called Tomentose waltheria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, lowland forests. It has a straight stem and a dense, rounded crown with small, leathery leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Waltheria tomentosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and to attract pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Waltheria tomentosa is white and daisy-like, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.
Where to Find Waltheria tomentosa
Waltheria tomentosa is native to Mexico.
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,