Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
tehuelches
ID:
505643

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Speg.) Krapov.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Lilloa 17: 198 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504975



Common Names

  • Sphaeralcea tehuelches
  • Tehuelche Sphaeralcea
  • Tehuelche Globe-mallow


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Synonyms

  • Lecanophora tehuelches Speg. [unknown]
  • Plarodrigoa tehuelches (Speg.) Looser [unknown]
  • Sida tehuelches Speg. [unknown]

Description

Sphaeralcea tehuelches (also called Tehuelche Sphaeralcea, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Malvaceae family. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm. It is native to tropical South America, and is found in Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay. It grows in montane forests, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sphaeralcea tehuelches is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphaeralcea tehuelches has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, curved pistil. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with thin, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphaeralcea tehuelches is a species of flowering plant in the Malvaceae family. It is native to Argentina and Chile. It is an evergreen perennial that grows to 1 m (3 ft) tall and wide. It has long, narrow, grey-green leaves and produces yellow flowers in summer. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Sphaeralcea tehuelches

Sphaeralcea tehuelches is native to the Andes Mountains of South America, and can be found in Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.

Sphaeralcea tehuelches FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphaeralcea tehuelches?

Sphaeralcea tehuelches

What is the common name of Sphaeralcea tehuelches?

Tehuelche Globe Mallow

Where is Sphaeralcea tehuelches native to?

Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay

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

Carlos Luigi Spegazzini (1858-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speg.' in the authors string.
Antonio Krapovickas (1921-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krapov.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:241818-2: Based on the initial data import