Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rosea
ID:
474324

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sessé & Moc. ex DC.) Kearney

Source:
cmp

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Leafl. W. Bot. 5: 190. 1949

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473656



Common Names

  • Phymosia rosea
  • Rose Phymosia
  • Rosea Phymosia


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Synonyms

  • Malva rosea DC. [unknown]
  • Malveopsis rosea Kuntze [unknown]
  • Meliphlea vitifolia Zucc. [unknown]
  • Sphaeroma nutans Kuntze [unknown]
  • Sphaeroma vitifolium Kuntze [unknown]
  • Sphaeralcea vitifolia Benth. & Hook. ex Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Sphaeralcea schenckii Ulbr. [unknown]
  • Sphaeralcea nutans Scheidw. ex Planch. [unknown]
  • Malvastrum roseum Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Sphaeralcea rosea G.Don [unknown]
  • Sphaeroma roseum Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Sphaeralcea umbellata rosea Baker f. [unknown]

Description

Phymosia rosea (also called Rose Phymosia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical Asia. It has an upright, bushy habit and grows up to 4 m tall. Its leaves are ovate to lanceolate, and are usually 2-3 cm long. It prefers moist, shady areas and is often found in woodland and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Phymosia rosea is a popular ornamental plant that is often used for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also known for its ability to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phymosia rosea has small pink flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phymosia rosea is a fast-growing, low-maintenance plant that can be propagated easily from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a stem cutting from an existing plant and place it in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location and the cutting should take root within a few weeks. Once the cutting has taken root, it can be transplanted into a larger pot and cared for as a mature plant.

Where to Find Phymosia rosea

Phymosia rosea is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Phymosia rosea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phymosia rosea?

Phymosia rosea

What is the natural habitat of Phymosia rosea?

Tropical forests

What is the average size of Phymosia rosea?

2-3 cm

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-2547061: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Martín Sessé y Lacasta (1751-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sessé' in the authors string.
José Mariano Mociño (1757-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moc.' in the authors string.
Thomas Henry Kearney (1874-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kearney' in the authors string.