Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
kearneyi
ID:
1078693

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fryxell

Source:
tro

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 30: 461 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078031



Common Names

  • Rhynchosida Kearneyi
  • Kearneyi Rhynchosida
  • Rhynchosida


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Description

Rhynchosida kearneyi (also called Kearney's rhynchosida, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Malvaceae family. It is native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, and it grows in desert scrub and grasslands. It is an annual herb, usually growing up to 1 m tall and has yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Rhynchosida kearneyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Rhynchosida kearneyi flower has five petals that are yellow to orange in color. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule with a single seed inside. The seedling is a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhynchosida kearneyi is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season and to fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks.

Where to Find Rhynchosida kearneyi

Rhynchosida kearneyi can be found in South America, primarily in Ecuador.

Species in the Rhynchosida 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,

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