Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cristata
ID:
538669

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Schltdl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 11: 210 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538001

Common Names

  • Anoda cristata
  • Crested Anoda
  • Crested False Mallow

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Synonyms

  • Sida deltoidea Hornem. [unknown]
  • Sida dilleniana Willd. [unknown]
  • Sida centrota Spreng. [unknown]
  • Sida cristata L. [unknown]
  • Sida mexicana Scop. [unknown]
  • Sida hastata (Cav.) Willd. [unknown]
  • Sida triangularis Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd. [unknown]
  • Anoda acerifolia minoriflora Hochr. [unknown]
  • Anoda arizonica A.Gray [unknown]
  • Anoda arizonica digitata A.Gray [unknown]
  • Anoda brachyantha Rchb. [unknown]
  • Anoda cristata albiflora Hochr. [unknown]
  • Anoda cristata brachyantha Hochr. [unknown]
  • Anoda cristata digitata Hochr. [unknown]
  • Anoda dilleniana Cav. [unknown]
  • Anoda fernandeziana Steud. [unknown]
  • Anoda hastata Cav. [unknown]
  • Anoda incarnata Spreng. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Anoda lavateroides Medik. [unknown]
  • Anoda populifolia Phil. [unknown]
  • Anoda triangularis DC. [unknown]
  • Anoda triangularis digitata B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Anoda triloba Cav. [unknown]
  • Cavanillea hastata (Cav.) Medik. [unknown]
  • Anoda cristata cristata [unknown]
  • Sida quinqueangulata D.Dietr. [unknown]

Description

Anoda cristata (also called Crested Anoda, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Central and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It has bright green leaves and yellow flowers that produce small, black fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Anoda cristata is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a food source. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, stomach problems, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anoda cristata is white and has five petals. The seed is a black, ovoid drupe. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anoda cristata is a perennial herb native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be taken from mature, healthy plants and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both seeds and divisions should be kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Anoda cristata

Anoda cristata is native to Central and South America

Anoda cristata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anoda cristata?

Anoda cristata

What is the common name of Anoda cristata?

Crested Anoda

What is the origin of Anoda cristata?

Central America

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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-2641086: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.