Status:
valid
Authors:
Hochr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Annuaire Conserv. Jard. Bot. Genève 5: 171 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001076848
Common Names
- Palaua tomentosa
- Woolly Palaua
- Palaua
Description
Palaua tomentosa (also called Woolly Palaua, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the temperate regions of South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Palaua tomentosa can be used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a groundcover in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Palaua tomentosa has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are oval-shaped and have a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Palaua tomentosa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought, but it should be watered regularly during dry spells. It can be pruned back after flowering to encourage bushier growth.
Where to Find Palaua tomentosa
Palaua tomentosa is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Species in the Palaua genus
Palaua dissecta,
Palaua guntheri,
Palaua guentheri,
Palaua inconspicua,
Palaua mollendoensis,
Palaua moschata,
Palaua pusilla,
Palaua rhombifolia,
Palaua tomentosa,
Palaua velutina,
Palaua weberbaueri,
Palaua malvifolia,
Palaua trisepala,
Palaua concinna,
Palaua modesta,
Palaua camanensis,
Palaua sandemanii,
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,