Phymosia umbellata is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is native to Mexico and is cultivated as an ornamental plant.[2]

Phymosia umbellata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Phymosia
Species:
P. umbellata
Binomial name
Phymosia umbellata
Synonyms[2]
  • Malva umbellata Cav
  • Sphaeralcea umbellata (Cav.) G.Don

This tropical evergreen shrub grows to 3 m (9.8 ft) in height, with cup shaped scarlet flowers produced mainly in summer.[3]

In temperate areas it requires a warm, sheltered position.

References

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  1. ^ Fuentes, A.C.D.; Martínez Salas, E.; Samain, M.-S. (2021). "Phymosia umbellata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T189015707A194048803. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-2.RLTS.T189015707A194048803.en. Retrieved 26 November 2022.
  2. ^ a b c "Phymosia umbellata". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 25 May 2011.
  3. ^ "Phymosia umbellata". RHS. Retrieved 31 October 2022.