Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
grossulariifolia
ID:
1077819

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) Rydb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 40: 58 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077157



Common Names

  • Sphaeralcea Grossulariifolia
  • Grossulariifolia Sphaeralcea
  • Grossulariifolia's Sphaeralcea


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Description

Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia (also called gooseberry-leaved mallow, 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

Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia is an attractive ornamental plant, often used in flower beds and borders. The flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies, and the plant is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia is a small, white, urn-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia 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 Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia

Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-19601175: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.