Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
cordobensis
ID:
1265427

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krapov.

Source:
tro

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Lilloa 17: 214 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001264765



Common Names

  • Sphaeralcea Cordobensis
  • Cordoba Globe Mallow
  • Cordoba Globe-Mallow


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Description

Sphaeralcea cordobensis (also called Cordoba Sphaeralcea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is an annual herb with succulent leaves and stems, and its flowers are yellow in color. It is native to Mexico, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sphaeralcea cordobensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphaeralcea cordobensis has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and slender with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphaeralcea cordobensis is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Sphaeralcea cordobensis

Sphaeralcea cordobensis is native to the Chaco region of Argentina.

Species in the Sphaeralcea genus

Sphaeralcea tehuelches, Sphaeralcea decipiens, Sphaeralcea coccinea, Sphaeralcea angustifolia, Sphaeralcea procera, Sphaeralcea reflexa, Sphaeralcea munroana, Sphaeralcea crispa, Sphaeralcea laxa, Sphaeralcea wrightii, Sphaeralcea fendleri, Sphaeralcea bonariensis, Sphaeralcea endlichii, Sphaeralcea miniata, Sphaeralcea sulphurea, Sphaeralcea obtusiloba, Sphaeralcea ambigua, Sphaeralcea caespitosa, Sphaeralcea coulteri, Sphaeralcea emoryi, Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia, Sphaeralcea hastulata, Sphaeralcea incana, Sphaeralcea leptophylla, Sphaeralcea lindheimeri, Sphaeralcea orcuttii, Sphaeralcea parvifolia, Sphaeralcea pedatifida, Sphaeralcea rusbyi, Sphaeralcea polychroma, Sphaeralcea digitata, Sphaeralcea purpurata, Sphaeralcea velutina, Sphaeralcea psoraloides, Sphaeralcea aboriginum, Sphaeralcea orbiculata, Sphaeralcea axillaris, Sphaeralcea fulva, Sphaeralcea hainesii, Sphaeralcea palmeri, Sphaeralcea cordobensis, Sphaeralcea fumariensis, Sphaeralcea gierischii, Sphaeralcea moorei, Sphaeralcea philippiana, Sphaeralcea janeae, Sphaeralcea mendocina, Sphaeralcea chenopodiifolia, Sphaeralcea australis, Sphaeralcea brevipes,

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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