Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
janeae
ID:
1279232

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.L.Welsh) S.L.Welsh

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Great Basin Naturalist 55: 389 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278570



Common Names

  • Sphaeralcea janeae
  • Jane's Sphaeralcea
  • Jane's Globe Mallow
  • Jane's Globe-mallow


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Description

Sphaeralcea janeae (also called Sphaeralcea, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to North America. It has simple, alternate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in alpine and subalpine meadows, often near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Sphaeralcea janeae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphaeralcea janeae has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphaeralcea janeae is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers partial shade and regular watering. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground.

Where to Find Sphaeralcea janeae

Sphaeralcea janeae is native to the western United States.

Sphaeralcea janeae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphaeralcea janeae?

Sphaeralcea janeae

What is the common name of Sphaeralcea janeae?

Jane's globemallow

What is the family of Sphaeralcea janeae?

Malvaceae

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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