Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
munroana
ID:
506115

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Douglas ex Lindl.) Spach

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Vég. 14: 403 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505447



Common Names

  • Sphaeralcea Munroana
  • Munroana Sphaeralcea
  • Munroana's Sphaeralcea


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Synonyms

  • Nuttallia munroana (Douglas ex Lindl.) Nutt. [unknown]
  • Malva munroana Douglas ex Lindl. [unknown]
  • Malvastrum munroanum (Douglas ex Lindl.) A.Gray [unknown]
  • Sphaeralcea munroana subrhomboidea Kearney [unknown]
  • Sphaeralcea munroana munroana [unknown]
  • Sphaeralcea subrhomboidea Rydb. [unknown]
  • Sphaeralcea munroana subrhomboidea (Rydb.) Kearney [unknown]
  • Sphaeralcea munroana munroana [unknown]
  • Malveopsis munroana (Douglas ex Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Sphaeralcea munroana (also called Munroana Sphaeralcea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a woody base and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, with a serrated margin. It grows in dry, sandy habitats, such as in deserts.

Uses & Benefits

Sphaeralcea munroana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract hummingbirds and butterflies to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphaeralcea munroana has yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphaeralcea munroana is a perennial plant native to the western United States. It grows to a height of 1.5-2 m and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the offsets. The offsets can be separated from the mother plant when they are about 5 cm in diameter.

Where to Find Sphaeralcea munroana

Sphaeralcea munroana is native to the western United States, where it can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is commonly found in the states of California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.

Sphaeralcea munroana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphaeralcea munroana?

Sphaeralcea munroana

What type of plant is Sphaeralcea munroana?

Sphaeralcea munroana is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family, Malvaceae.

Where is Sphaeralcea munroana native to?

Sphaeralcea munroana is native to 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 kew-2602030: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Édouard Spach (1801-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spach' in the authors string.
David Douglas (1799-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Douglas' in the authors string.