Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fendleri
ID:
1332606

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Seem.) W.S.Alverson & M.C.Duarte

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Novon 24: 117 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345060





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Description

Pochota fendleri (also called Fendler's pochota, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the mountains of North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a yellow, four-petalled flower. It grows in alpine meadows and rocky slopes at altitudes of 2,000-4,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Pochota fendleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pochota fendleri is a small, yellow-green or white flower with three petals. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pochota fendleri is a tropical shrub that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Pochota fendleri

Pochota fendleri can be found in the United States.

Species in the Pochota 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,

References

Berthold Carl Seemann (1825-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seem.' in the authors string.
William Surprison Alverson (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.S.Alverson' in the authors string.
Marília Cristina Duarte (b.1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.C.Duarte' in the authors string.