Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
helodes
ID:
1077396

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
tro

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Flora 22(1 Beibl.): 61 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001076734



Common Names

  • Malachra helodes
  • Malachra helodes
  • Malachra helodes


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Description

Malachra helodes (also called Smooth Malachra, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has ovate leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, deserts, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Malachra helodes is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Malachra helodes is yellow with five petals. The seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malachra helodes is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is easily grown from seed, and can be propagated by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Malachra helodes

Malachra helodes can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico and Central 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,