Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
neomexicana
ID:
1077792

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
tro

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts , n.s., 4: 23 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077130



Common Names

  • Sidalcea Neomexicana
  • Neomexicana Sidalcea
  • Neomexicana's Sidalcea


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Description

Sidalcea neomexicana (also called New Mexico checkerbloom, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America, from British Columbia to California. It is found in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sidalcea neomexicana is a popular ornamental plant, often used in flower beds and borders. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. The flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sidalcea neomexicana is a yellow five-petaled bloom with a dark center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sidalcea neomexicana is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light shade. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by taking cuttings in the summer. It is best to water the plant deeply and then allow the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Sidalcea neomexicana

Sidalcea neomexicana can be found in the southwestern United States, from California to Texas.

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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