Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
pennellii
ID:
693627

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ulbr.) Fryxell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Sida 17: 74 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692960



Common Names

  • Fuertesimalva pennellii
  • Pennellii Fuertesimalva
  • Fuertesimalva


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Synonyms

  • Malvastrum pennellii Ulbr. [unknown]

Description

Fuertesimalva pennellii (also called Pennell's Fuertesimalva, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to the Andes Mountains in Peru and Ecuador, and is found in humid montane forests. It has large, ovate, opposite leaves and bears small, tubular flowers in shades of yellow and orange.

Uses & Benefits

Fuertesimalva pennellii is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It has beautiful purple flowers and is known to attract hummingbirds and butterflies. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin infections, wounds, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Fuertesimalva pennellii are yellow and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fuertesimalva pennellii is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It grows best in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10 and can be grown as an annual in cooler climates. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a mixture of peat moss and sand. Seeds should be sown in a sterile potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Fuertesimalva pennellii

Fuertesimalva pennellii is native to Chile, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Fuertesimalva pennellii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fuertesimalva pennellii?

Fuertesimalva pennellii

What is the common name of Fuertesimalva pennellii?

Pennell's Fuertesimalva

What is the natural habitat of Fuertesimalva pennellii?

Fuertesimalva pennellii is native to South America.

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-2815125: Based on the initial data import
Oskar Eberhard Ulbrich (1879-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ulbr.' in the authors string.
Paul Fryxell (1927-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fryxell' in the authors string.