Adelobotrys latifolius - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latifolius
ID:
1404612
Status:
valid
Authors:
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 234(2): 104. 2015 [13 Nov 2015] [epublished]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001417067
Common Names
- Adelobotrys Latifolius
- Latifolius Adelobotrys
- Adelobotrys Broadleaf
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Adelobotrys latifolius (also called Wild Cotton, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It has glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of small, white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in open woodlands, disturbed areas, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Adelobotrys latifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Adelobotrys latifolius is white and has five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Adelobotrys latifolius is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Adelobotrys latifolius
Adelobotrys latifolius is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar.
Adelobotrys latifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adelobotrys latifolius?
Adelobotrys latifolius
What type of plant is Adelobotrys latifolius?
It is a perennial herb
Where does Adelobotrys latifolius grow?
It grows in the Mediterranean region
Species in the Adelobotrys genus
Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens, Adelobotrys intonsa, Adelobotrys klugii, Adelobotrys marginata, Adelobotrys acreana, Adelobotrys duidae, Adelobotrys monticola, Adelobotrys saxosa, Adelobotrys spruceana, Adelobotrys stenophylla, Adelobotrys ruokolainenii, Adelobotrys fruticosa, Adelobotrys permixta, Adelobotrys rachidotrichia, Adelobotrys microcarpus, Adelobotrys latifolius,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,