Status:
valid
Authors:
R.E.Fr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , ser. 3, 24(2): 10 (1947)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001245470
Common Names
- Wissadula Cruziana
- Cruz's Wissadula
- Cruz's Velvet Plant
Description
Wissadula cruziana (also called Cruziana, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in dry and moist forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Wissadula cruziana 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 Wissadula cruziana are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Wissadula cruziana 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 Wissadula cruziana
Wissadula cruziana can be found in the tropical forests of India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
Wissadula cruziana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wissadula cruziana?
Wissadula cruziana
What is the common name of Wissadula cruziana?
Cruz's Wissadula
What is the natural habitat of Wissadula cruziana?
Mountain meadows and rocky slopes in Central and South America
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,