Status:
valid
Authors:
(Griseb.) Krapov.
Source:
tro
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Corrientes) 5: 257 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001258627
Common Names
- Wissadula wissadifolia
- Wissadifolia Wissadula
- Wissadula
Description
Wissadula wissadifolia (also called the Wissadula wissadifolia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant. It is native to tropical regions of the world, including Africa, India, and Southeast Asia, and prefers moist, shady habitats such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Wissadula wissadifolia has been used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural filter for ponds and aquariums.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Wissadula wissadifolia has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and the first true leaves are opposite and simple.
Cultivation and Propagation
Wissadula wissadifolia is a perennial plant that is best grown in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best to sow the seeds in a moist, sterile soil mix and keep the soil moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual containers and given plenty of light and water.
Where to Find Wissadula wissadifolia
Wissadula wissadifolia is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Mexico.
Wissadula wissadifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wissadula wissadifolia?
Wissadula wissadifolia
What is the common name of Wissadula wissadifolia?
Wissadifolia wissadula
What type of environment does Wissadula wissadifolia grow in?
Wissadula wissadifolia grows in wet, marshy areas.
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,