Status:
valid
Authors:
Wiggins
Source:
cmp
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Contr. Dudley Herb. 3: 56 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505516
Common Names
- Sidalcea keckii
- Keck's checkerbloom
- Keck Checkerbloom
Description
Sidalcea keckii (also called Keck's Checkerbloom, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Malvaceae family. It is native to western North America and grows in moist, open areas. It is an herbaceous perennial with bright green, heart-shaped leaves and pink, five-petaled flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Sidalcea keckii is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sidalcea keckii has small pink flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sidalcea keckii is a perennial shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by seed or division.
Where to Find Sidalcea keckii
Sidalcea keckii is native to the western United States, where it can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is commonly found in the states of California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.
Sidalcea keckii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sidalcea keckii?
Sidalcea keckii
What is the growth rate of Sidalcea keckii?
Sidalcea keckii is a fast-growing plant.
What type of soil does Sidalcea keckii prefer?
Sidalcea keckii prefers moist, well-draining soil.
Species in the Sidalcea genus
Sidalcea hendersonii,
Sidalcea covillei,
Sidalcea keckii,
Sidalcea gigantea,
Sidalcea calycosa,
Sidalcea campestris,
Sidalcea candida,
Sidalcea cusickii,
Sidalcea diploscypha,
Sidalcea glaucescens,
Sidalcea hartwegii,
Sidalcea hickmanii,
Sidalcea hirsuta,
Sidalcea hirtipes,
Sidalcea malachroides,
Sidalcea malviflora,
Sidalcea multifida,
Sidalcea nelsoniana,
Sidalcea neomexicana,
Sidalcea oregana,
Sidalcea pedata,
Sidalcea ranunculacea,
Sidalcea reptans,
Sidalcea robusta,
Sidalcea setosa,
Sidalcea virgata,
Sidalcea asprella,
Sidalcea stipularis,
Sidalcea elegans,
Sidalcea celata,
Sidalcea sparsifolia,
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,