Status:
valid
Authors:
(Greene) Greene
Source:
cmp
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Leafl. Bot. Observ. Crit. 1: 208 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670720
Common Names
- Eremalche parryi
- Parry's Eremalche
- Parry's Eremalche
Synonyms
- Malvastrum parryi Greene [unknown]
- Eremalche parryi parryi [unknown]
- Sphaeralcea parryi (Greene) Jeps. [unknown]
Description
Eremalche parryi (also called Parry's Eremalche, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has linear leaves and yellow star-shaped flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in forests.
Uses & Benefits
Eremalche parryi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also known to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Eremalche parryi are yellow, star-shaped, and have six petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eremalche parryi can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, light soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained, light soil. The plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Eremalche parryi
Eremalche parryi is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in deserts and dry grasslands.
Eremalche parryi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eremalche parryi?
Eremalche parryi
What is the common name of Eremalche parryi?
Parry's Eremalche
What is the natural habitat of Eremalche parryi?
Dry, sandy or gravelly soils in desert scrub, creosote bush scrub, and Joshua tree woodland
Species in the Eremalche genus
Species in the Malvaceae family
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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,