Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
recta
ID:
36811

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1771

Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. : 288 (1771)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036140

Common Names

  • Baltimora
  • Recta
  • Baltimora Recta

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Synonyms

  • Fougerouxia recta DC. [unknown]
  • Timanthea tristis Salisb. [unknown]
  • Baltimora trinervata Moench [unknown]
  • Fougerouxia alba DC. [unknown]
  • Wedelia populifolia Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Baltimora scolospermum Steetz [unknown]
  • Baltimora scolospermum scolospermum [unknown]
  • Fougeria tetragona Moench [unknown]
  • Milleria alba hort. ex Pers. [unknown]
  • Baltimora alata Meerb. [unknown]
  • Baltimora monocephala Klatt [unknown]
  • Baltimora scolospermum panamensis Steetz [unknown]
  • Seruneum populifolium Kuntze [unknown]
  • Baltimora recta recta [unknown]
  • Baltimora recta scolospermum Hassl. [unknown]
  • Scolospermum baltimoroides Less. [unknown]
  • Baltimora alba Pers. [unknown]
  • Scolospermum fougerouxiae DC. [unknown]
  • Sphagneticola annua Orchard [unknown]

Description

Baltimora recta (also called 'False Mallow', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India. It has a woody stem and oval-shaped leaves. The flowers are small and yellow in color. It is found in open forests and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Baltimora recta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cut flower in floral arrangements. Its flowers are attractive to pollinators and its foliage is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Baltimora recta has small, yellow-white flowers, with small, black, oval seeds and seedlings that have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baltimora recta can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best to water regularly and fertilize in spring.

Where to Find Baltimora recta

Baltimora recta is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Baltimora recta FAQ

What is the growth rate of Baltimora recta?

Baltimora recta grows at a moderate rate, reaching heights of up to 4 feet.

What is the best soil type for Baltimora recta?

Baltimora recta prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

How much sunlight does Baltimora recta need?

Baltimora recta needs full sun to partial shade for optimal growth.

Species in the Baltimora genus

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

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