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Scientific
Classification: ·
Kingdom: Plantae ·
Clade: Tracheophytes ·
Clade: Angiosperms ·
Clade: Eudicots ·
Clade: Rosids ·
Order: Malvales ·
Family: Malvaceae ·
Genus: Gossypium ·
Subgenus: G.
subg. Karpas ·
Species: G.
barbadense Synonyms:
Gossypiumvitifolium, Gossypiumevertum, Gossypiumperuvianum Common
Names: West indian Cotton Local
Names: Owu,akese,gwandi,Olulu ogho,Owula Species
ID: NMP-080;wfo-0000707843;NCBI_Taxonomy ID: 3634 Basic Description:
- Gossypium barbadense
is a species of cotton plant. It is a perennial shrub that grows up to 2
to 3 meters in height. The leaves are dark green and have 3 to 5 lobes.
The flowers are yellow with a purple center. When the cotton plant
matures, it produces a boll which is a protective capsule containing seeds
surrounded by cotton fibers.
Distribution and Habitat:
- Gossypiumbarbadenseis
native to tropical South America but is now grown in many countries around
the world. It is also known as extra-long staple cotton because its fibers
are longer than other cotton species.
- The
plant requires tropical and subtropical climates for growth. In the U.S.,
it is primarily grown in parts of California, Texas, and Arizona.
Medicinal Properties:
- Traditional
medicinal uses of cotton plants generally relate more to the seeds and oil
than the cotton fibers themselves. Cottonseed oil has been used in various
remedies and formulations.
- Some
parts of the plant have been used in traditional medicine to treat
conditions like hypertension, headache, and certain infections, though
scientific evidence is limited in these contexts.
Additional Information:
- Gossypiumbarbadense
produces a superior quality of cotton that is often referred to as
"Pima" cotton in the U.S. or "Egyptian" cotton in
other parts of the world, though the latter can be misleading as it's more
about quality than origin.
- The
cotton fibers of this species are longer, finer, and stronger than those
of the more commonly cultivated Gossypiumhirsutum (upland cotton).
- Cotton
from Gossypiumbarbadense is highly sought after in the textile industry
due to its strength and softness, making it ideal for high-quality fabrics,
threads, and luxury bed linens.
References
- Porcher, Richard D.; Fick, Sarah
(2005). The story of Sea Island cotton. Charleston, South Carolina: Wyrick
& Company. pp. 64–66. ISBN 0-941711-73-0.
- Weakley, Alan S. (May 21, 2015). Flora of the Southern and
Mid-Atlantic States. Chapel Hill, North Carolina:
University of North Carolina Herbarium. p. 739. Retrieved Sep
15, 2020.
- Porcher, Richard D.; Fick, Sarah (2005). The story of Sea Island
cotton. Charleston, South Carolina: Wyrick & Company. p. 58. ISBN 0-941711-73-0.
- Porcher, Richard D.; Fick, Sarah (2005). The story of Sea Island
cotton. Charleston, South Carolina: Wyrick & Company. p. 740. ISBN 0-941711-73-0.
External
links - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gossypium_barbadense
- https://greeninstitute.ng/plants/2023/8/29/gossypium-barbadense
- https://www.gbif.org/species/3152666
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