Status:
valid
Authors:
Cogn.
Source:
tro
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 14(3): 195 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001080142
Common Names
- Robusta Siphanthera
- Siphanthera Robusta
- Robusta's Siphanthera
Description
Siphanthera robusta (also called Robust Siphanthera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is a small shrub or tree, growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome of southeastern Brazil. It is found in a variety of habitats, from coastal dunes to montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Siphanthera robusta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering season and is attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Siphanthera robusta is a small, yellow flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and a white stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Siphanthera robusta is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sheltered position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be semi-hardwood. The cuttings should be placed in a well-drained medium and kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Siphanthera robusta
Siphanthera robusta can be found in the Amazon Basin of South America.
Species in the Siphanthera genus
Siphanthera ramosissima,
Siphanthera vaupesana,
Siphanthera villosa,
Siphanthera todziae,
Siphanthera wurdackii,
Siphanthera miqueliana,
Siphanthera gracillima,
Siphanthera cordifolia,
Siphanthera hostmannii,
Siphanthera arenaria,
Siphanthera robusta,
Siphanthera duidae,
Siphanthera cowanii,
Siphanthera fasciculata,
Siphanthera subtilis,
Siphanthera foliosa,
Siphanthera cordata,
Siphanthera dawsonii,
Siphanthera paludosa,
Siphanthera capillaris,
Siphanthera glazioviana,
Siphanthera microphylla,
Siphanthera pratensis,
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,