Sidalcea malviflora - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) A.Gray
Source:
tro
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl. 3(5): 16 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077124
Common Names
- Sidalcea Malviflora
- Malviflora Sidalcea
- Malviflora
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sidalcea malviflora (also called checkerbloom, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America, from British Columbia to California. It is found in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Sidalcea malviflora 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Sidalcea malviflora sub. californica (Nutt. ex Torr. & A.Gray) C.L.Hitchc.Sidalcea malviflora sub. dolosa C.L.Hitchc.
Sidalcea malviflora sub. laciniata C.L.Hitchc.
Sidalcea malviflora sub. patula C.L.Hitchc.
Sidalcea malviflora sub. purpurea C.L.Hitchc.
Sidalcea malviflora sub. rostrata (Eastw.) Wiggins in Abrams
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sidalcea malviflora 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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Sidalcea malviflora 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 malviflora
Sidalcea malviflora can be found in the western United States, from California to Washington.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-19601118: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.