Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
speciosa
ID:
474498

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 18: 113 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473830

Common Names

  • Speciosa Peltaea
  • Peltaea Speciosa
  • Peltaea Speciosa Plant

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Synonyms

  • Malache grisea Kuntze [unknown]
  • Malache speciosa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Malache mutanda Kuntze [unknown]
  • Malache pellita Kuntze [unknown]
  • Pavonia speciosa Kunth [unknown]
  • Pavonia cordifolia C.Wright ex Griseb. [unknown]
  • Pavonia speciosa stenochlamys Gürke [unknown]
  • Pavonia speciosa sellowii Gürke [unknown]
  • Pavonia speciosa hostmanni Gürke [unknown]
  • Pavonia grisea A.St.-Hil. & Naudin [unknown]
  • Pavonia pellita Kunth [unknown]
  • Pavonia hostmannii Miq. [unknown]
  • Pavonia speciosa pellita (Kunth) Gürke [deprecated]

Description

Peltaea speciosa (also called Common Peltaea, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It has small, white flowers and grows to a height of about 4 feet. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Peltaea speciosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peltaea speciosa has small white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peltaea speciosa is a hardy evergreen shrub that grows in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Peltaea speciosa

Peltaea speciosa is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is often found growing on cliffs.

Peltaea speciosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peltaea speciosa?

Peltaea speciosa

What is the common name of Peltaea speciosa?

Showy Peltaea

What is the natural habitat of Peltaea speciosa?

Dry open forests, grasslands, and rocky outcrops

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,

References