Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
reflexa
ID:
506108

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fryxell, Valdés-Reyna & Villarreal

Source:
ksu

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
S. W. Naturalist 36: 358 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505440



Common Names

  • Sphaeralcea reflexa
  • Reflexed Sphaeralcea
  • Reflexed Globe Mallow


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Description

Sphaeralcea reflexa (also called Reflexa 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 reflexa 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 reflexa 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 reflexa 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 reflexa

Sphaeralcea reflexa 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 reflexa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphaeralcea reflexa?

Sphaeralcea reflexa

What type of plant is Sphaeralcea reflexa?

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

Where is Sphaeralcea reflexa native to?

Sphaeralcea reflexa 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

José Ángel Villarreal (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Villarreal' in the authors string.
Paul Fryxell (1927-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fryxell' in the authors string.
Jesús Valdés-Reyna (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valdés-Reyna' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:959841-1: Based on the initial data import