Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Fernald
                
                
                    
Source:
cmp
                
                
                    
Year:
1909
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 11: 51 (1909)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000580552
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Callirhoe bushii
- Bushii Callirhoe
- Bush Callirhoe
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                    
                        Synonyms
                        - Callirhoe involucrata bushii (Fernald) R.F.Martin [unknown]
- Callirhoe papaver bushii (Fernald) Waterf. [unknown]
 
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Callirhoe bushii (also called Bush's Poppy, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Malvaceae family. It is native to North America. It grows in dry and semi-arid climates, in deserts, and on rocky slopes.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Callirhoe bushii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its flowers can be used to make a tea that is said to have calming and anti-inflammatory effects.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Callirhoe bushii is a bright yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, round shape. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and a yellow stem.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Callirhoe bushii is an evergreen shrub native to the United States. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates, and is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination occurs.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Callirhoe bushii
                        
                            Callirhoe bushii can be found in the deserts of the United States.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Callirhoe bushii FAQ
                        
                            What is the natural habitat of Callirhoe bushii?
Callirhoe bushii is native to North America.
What type of soil does Callirhoe bushii prefer?
Callirhoe bushii prefers well-draining, sandy soil.
What is the ideal temperature for Callirhoe bushii?
Callirhoe bushii prefers temperatures between 60-85°F (15-29°C).
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Callirhoe genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        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,