Globemallow

Globemallow

taxobox
name = Globemallow


image_caption = Desert Globemallow "Sphaeralcea ambigua"
regnum = Plantae
unranked_divisio = Angiosperms
unranked_classis = Eudicots
unranked_ordo = Rosids
ordo = Malvales
familia = Malvaceae
subfamilia = Malvoideae
genus = "Sphaeralcea"
genus_authority = A.St.-Hil.
subdivision_ranks = Species
subdivision = 40-60, see text|

The globemallows (or globe mallows) are members of the genus "Sphaeralcea" in the mallow family (Malvaceae). There are about 40-60 species, including annuals, perennials, and shrubs. Most originate in the drier regions of North America, with some known from South America. Another often-used common name is falsemallows.

The leaves of these plants are spirally arranged, and usually palmate or toothed. Both stems and leaves are downy. Like other Malvaceae, the flowers are saucer- or cup-shaped, with the stamens joined into a column in the center.

"Sphaeralcea" species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including "Schinia olivacea", which has been recorded on "S. lindheimeri".

Selected species:
*"Sphaeralcea ambigua" - Desert Globemallow
*"Sphaeralcea angustifolia" - Copper Globemallow, Narrowleaf Desertmallow
*"Sphaeralcea bonariensis" - Latin Globemallow
*"Sphaeralcea caespitosa" - Tufted Globemallow
*"Sphaeralcea coccinea" - Scarlet Globemallow, Red Globemallow, Red Falsemallow
*"Sphaeralcea coulteri" - Coulter's Globemallow
*"Sphaeralcea digitata" - Juniper Globemallow, Slippery Globemallow
*"Sphaeralcea emoryi" - Emory's Globemallow
*"Sphaeralcea fendleri" - Fendler's Globemallow, Thicket Globemallow
*"Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia" - Gooseberryleaf Globemallow, Currantleaf Globemallow
*"Sphaeralcea hastulata" - Spear Globemallow, Spreading Globemallow
*"Sphaeralcea incana" - Grey Globemallow, Soft Globemallow, Caliche Globemallow, "azeentliini"
*"Sphaeralcea janeae" - Jane's Globemallow
*"Sphaeralcea leptophylla" - Scaly Globemallow
*"Sphaeralcea lindheimeri" - Woolly Globemallow
*"Sphaeralcea munroana" - Munro's Globemallow, Whitestem Globemallow
*"Sphaeralcea nutans"
*"Sphaeralcea obtusiloba"
*"Sphaeralcea orcuttii" - Carrizo Creek Globemallow
*"Sphaeralcea palmeri"
*"Sphaeralcea parvifolia" - Smallflower Globemallow, Littleleaf Globemallow
*"Sphaeralcea pedatifida" - Palmleaf Globemallow
*"Sphaeralcea philippiana"
*"Sphaeralcea polychroma" - Hot Springs Globemallow
*"Sphaeralcea procera" - Luna County Globemallow
*"Sphaeralcea psoraloides" - Psoralea Globemallow
*"Sphaeralcea rusbyi" - Rusby's Globemallow, Cutleaf Globemallow
*"Sphaeralcea subhastata"
*"Sphaeralcea sulphurea"
*"Sphaeralcea wrightii" - Wright's Globemallow

External links

* [http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/npgs/html/splist.pl?11360 GRIN Species List]
* [http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=SPHAE USDA Plants Profile]
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