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
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.
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 Anoda genus
Anoda abutiloides,
Anoda acerifolia,
Anoda albiflora,
Anoda crenatiflora,
Anoda cristata,
Anoda guatemalensis,
Anoda henricksonii,
Anoda hintoniorum,
Anoda hirta,
Anoda lanceolata,
Anoda leonensis,
Anoda maculata,
Anoda palmata,
Anoda paniculata,
Anoda pedunculosa,
Anoda pentaschista,
Anoda polygyna,
Anoda pristina,
Anoda pubescens,
Anoda reticulata,
Anoda speciosa,
Anoda succulenta,
Anoda thurberi,
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,