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mock fanpetals
Scientific Name: Allosidastrum pyramidatum
Family: Malvaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Allosidastrum pyramidatum
Also known as Mock Fanpetals, Allosidastrum pyramidatum is a plant belonging to the Malvaceae family.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions "Mock Fanpetals" being present in gardens. This might indicate the potential for exposure to pets that spend time outdoors.
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Allosidastrum pyramidatum (Cav.) Krapov., Fryxell & D.M. Bates
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Malvaceae
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Allosidastrum (Hochr.) Krapov., Fryxell & Bates
Common Names
- Mock Fanpetals
Distribution and Habitat
- The text suggests that the floral region includes Puerto Rico.
Morphological Characteristics
- Described as a subshrub shrub.
- Perennial duration.
Ecology
- The mention of "Frequent pond margin" and "Rare firebreak" suggests potential ecological roles in these environments.
Related Genera
- Allowissadula
- Althaea
- Andeimalva
- Billieturnera
Quirky Facts
- The plant is referred to as *mcoc* in Mayan.
External Resources
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Allosidastrum pyramidatum.