Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pentaschista
ID:
538701

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
cmp

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl. 5(6): 22 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538033



Common Names

  • Anoda pentaschista
  • Five-veined Anoda
  • Five-veined False Mallow


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Synonyms

  • Sida integrifolia Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
  • Sidanoda pentaschista Wooton & Standl. [unknown]
  • Anoda extrema Hochr. [unknown]
  • Anoda pentaschista obtusior B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Sida palmeri J.G.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Anoda pentaschista (also called Five-petaled Anoda, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to North America, and is found in wet meadows and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Anoda pentaschista is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a food source. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, stomach problems, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anoda pentaschista has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anoda pentaschista can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Anoda pentaschista

Anoda pentaschista is native to Central and South America

Anoda pentaschista FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anoda pentaschista?

Anoda pentaschista

What is the common name of Anoda pentaschista?

Five-spiked Anoda

What is the family of Anoda pentaschista?

Amaranthaceae

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2641115: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.