Status:
valid
Authors:
Britton
Source:
tro
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 16: 153 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077824
Common Names
- Wissadula andina
- Wissadula
- Andean Wissadula
Uses & Benefits
Wissadula andina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Wissadula andina is a white or pale pink, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, round capsule. The seedlings are small, green, and have five leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Wissadula andina is a shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.
Where to Find Wissadula andina
Wissadula andina is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Species in the Wissadula genus
Wissadula excelsior,
Wissadula rostrata,
Wissadula contracta,
Wissadula periplocifolia,
Wissadula amplissima,
Wissadula parvifolia,
Wissadula hernandioides,
Wissadula ecuadoriensis,
Wissadula costaricensis,
Wissadula decora,
Wissadula densiflora,
Wissadula diffusa,
Wissadula grandifolia,
Wissadula gymnanthemum,
Wissadula macrantha,
Wissadula paraguariensis,
Wissadula pavonii,
Wissadula sordida,
Wissadula microcarpa,
Wissadula stellata,
Wissadula andina,
Wissadula boliviana,
Wissadula indivisa,
Wissadula divergens,
Wissadula cruziana,
Wissadula cardenasii,
Wissadula peredoi,
Wissadula wissadifolia,
Wissadula glechomifolium,
Wissadula parviflora,
Wissadula setifera,
Wissadula tucumanensis,
Wissadula fadyenii,
Wissadula stipulata,
Wissadula cuspidata,
Wissadula delicata,
Wissadula glechomifolia,
Wissadula krapovickasiana,
Wissadula caribaea,
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,