Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
538709

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltdl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 11: 218 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538041

Common Names

  • Anoda pubescens
  • Hairy Anoda
  • Hairy False Mallow

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Synonyms

  • Periptera grandiflora Fryxell [unknown]

Description

Anoda pubescens (also called Hairy Anoda, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to North America, and is found in wet meadows and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Anoda pubescens 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

Anoda pubescens has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anoda pubescens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Anoda pubescens

Anoda pubescens is native to Central and South America

Anoda pubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anoda pubescens?

Anoda pubescens

What is the common name of Anoda pubescens?

Hairy Anoda

What is the family of Anoda pubescens?

Amaranthaceae

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,