Sidalcea elegans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
tro
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Cybele Columb. 1: 35 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268646
Common Names
- Sidalcea elegans
- Elegant Sidalcea
- Elegant Sidalcea Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sidalcea elegans (also called Elegant Checkerbloom, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to western North America. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet and has dark green leaves and pink flowers. Its habitat includes open woods, thickets, and bogs.
Uses & Benefits
Sidalcea elegans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sidalcea elegans has small, pink flowers. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sidalcea elegans is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is tolerant of some drought and can be grown in full sun. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Sidalcea elegans
Sidalcea elegans can be found in the western United States and Canada.
Sidalcea elegans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sidalcea elegans?
Sidalcea elegans
What type of plant is Sidalcea elegans?
It is an annual herb
Where does Sidalcea elegans grow?
It is native to California
Species in the Sidalcea genus
Sidalcea hendersonii, Sidalcea covillei, Sidalcea keckii, Sidalcea gigantea, Sidalcea calycosa, Sidalcea campestris, Sidalcea candida, Sidalcea cusickii, Sidalcea diploscypha, Sidalcea glaucescens, Sidalcea hartwegii, Sidalcea hickmanii, Sidalcea hirsuta, Sidalcea hirtipes, Sidalcea malachroides, Sidalcea malviflora, Sidalcea multifida, Sidalcea nelsoniana, Sidalcea neomexicana, Sidalcea oregana, Sidalcea pedata, Sidalcea ranunculacea, Sidalcea reptans, Sidalcea robusta, Sidalcea setosa, Sidalcea virgata, Sidalcea asprella, Sidalcea stipularis, Sidalcea elegans, Sidalcea celata, Sidalcea sparsifolia,
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
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:235899-2: Based on the initial data import