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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.