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Yucatan flymallow
Scientific Name: Cienfuegosia yucatanensis
Family: Malvaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: FL (yellow hibiscus)
Yucatan Flymallow
Learn about the Yucatan Flymallow (Cienfuegosia yucatanensis), a native, perennial subshrub found in specific habitats. Also known as Yellow Hibiscus, this plant is a member of the mallow family (Malvaceae).
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is referred to as having three-spined pricklypear, erect pricklypear, barbed wire cactus nearby.
Considerations for Children
- This plant is referred to as having three-spined pricklypear, erect pricklypear, barbed wire cactus nearby.
Scientific Name
- Cienfuegosia yucatanensis Millsp.
Common Names
- Yucatan Flymallow
- Yellow Hibiscus
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Malvaceae (Mallow family)
- Rank: Species
- Nomenclatural Reference: Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 2: 74. 1900.
Distribution and Habitat
- Specifically found in the Florida Keys.
- Grows in coastal rock barren habitats.
Ecological Role
- Listed as an endangered plant species in Florida.
- Hurricane Wilma had a major impact on populations since 2002.
Morphological Characteristics
- Described as a subshrub forb/herb.
- Perennial duration.
- Can reach a height of 17 meters (though this seems exceptionally large compared to description as a small subshrub).
- Not an evergreen; loses its leaves.
Historical Context
- First collected by John Loomis Blodgett between 1838 and 1853 on Lignumvitae Key.
Further Information
- USF specimen details may be available.
- Discover Life offers information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution.
- Garden Guides provides plant and gardening information.
- Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI) ranks the species.