Sphaeralcea laxa
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Details Top
| Internal ID | UUID644047ec9f892608717992 |
| Scientific name | Sphaeralcea laxa |
| Authority | Wooton & Standl. |
| First published in | Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 36: 108 (1909) |
Description Top
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Sphaeralcea laxa, also known as caliche globemallow, is a desert plant belonging to the mallow family. It is commonly found in arid regions and is known for its vibrant orange flowers. This plant has adapted to survive in harsh desert conditions and is often used for its medicinal properties. It is a popular choice for landscaping in dry climates and is also a food source for certain animals. Sphaeralcea laxa is an interesting and resilient plant that thrives in the challenging environment of the desert.
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Sphaeralcea ribifolia | Wooton & Standl. | Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 36: 109 (1909) |
| Sphaeralcea incana var. dissecta | A.Gray | Smithsonian Contr. Knowl. 3(5): 21 (1852) |
Common names Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Language | Common/alternative name |
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| English | caliche globemallow |
| ceb | sphaeralcea incana |
| Dutch | sphaeralcea incana |
| Swedish | sphaeralcea incana |
Germination/Propagation Top
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Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
Legend for the distribution data:
- Doubtful data
- Extinct
- Introduced
- Native
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Northern America click to expand
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Mexico
- Mexico Northeast
- Mexico Northwest
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South-central U.S.A.
- New Mexico
- Texas
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Southwestern U.S.A.
- Arizona
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Mexico
Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0001076684 |
| USDA Plants | SPLA |
| Tropicos | 19600114 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:241732-2 |
| The Plant List | tro-19600114 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 3942705 |
| Nature Serve | 2.131156 |
| IPNI | 241732-2 |
| iNaturalist | 169181 |
| GBIF | 3152478 |
| EOL | 582054 |
| Calflora (Californian flora) | 12901 |
| USDA GRIN | 462071 |
| Wikipedia | Sphaeralcea_laxa |
Genomes (via NCBI) Top
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Phytochemical Profile Top
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| In private collections | 0 |
| In public collections | 0 |