Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
malachroides
ID:
1077785

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) A.Gray

Source:
tro

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 7: 332 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077123

Common Names

  • Sidalcea Malachroides
  • Malachroides Sidalcea
  • Malachroides

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Description

Sidalcea malachroides (also called Checkerbloom, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It typically grows in moist meadows and open woodlands, and has pink-purple flowers with five petals and a white center.

Uses & Benefits

Sidalcea malachroides is a popular ornamental plant due to its attractive pink flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as skin infections, fever, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sidalcea malachroides is a pink five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sidalcea malachroides is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light shade. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by taking cuttings in the summer. It is best to water the plant deeply and then allow the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Sidalcea malachroides

Sidalcea malachroides can be found in the western United States, from California to Washington.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-19601117: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.