Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
asprella
ID:
1078362

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
tro

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Bull. Calif. Acad. Sci. 1: 78 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077700



Common Names

  • Asprella Sidalcea
  • Sidalcea Asprella
  • Asprella Checkerbloom


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Description

Sidalcea asprella (also called Rough Sidalcea, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It is native to the western United States and Mexico, and grows in dry, rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Sidalcea asprella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, sore throat, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sidalcea asprella sub. nana (Jeps.) S.R.Hill

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sidalcea asprella has pink flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sidalcea asprella is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 2 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by cuttings, seed, or division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Sidalcea asprella

Sidalcea asprella is native to North America and can be found in the western United States and Canada.

Species in the Malvaceae family

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