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Indian anoda
Scientific Name: Anoda abutiloides
Family: Malvaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Anoda abutiloides - Indian Anoda
Anoda abutiloides, commonly known as Indian Anoda or False Indian-mallow, is a flowering plant belonging to the mallow family (Malvaceae).
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Anoda abutiloides A. Gray
- Family: Malvaceae (Mallow family)
- Synonyms: Anoda caudatifolia B.L.Rob. & Greenm.
- Other Anoda species: Anoda crenatiflora (thicket anoda), Anoda cristata (crested anoda), Anoda pentaschista (field anoda)
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions "spreading simple hairs" on the stems. While not explicitly dangerous, these could potentially cause minor skin irritation in sensitive animals.
Distribution and Habitat
- Anoda abutiloides is found in canyons, mountains, and rocky slopes.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Life Form: Subshrub, Forb/herb
- Duration: Described as both annual and short-lived perennial in the provided text.
- Size: Can grow up to 1 meter tall.
- Leaves: Alternate, simple, ovate to cordate (heart-shaped), usually present.
- Flowers: Yellow in color, blooms in May.
Ecological Role
- Anoda cristata is described as a noxious and troublesome weed in some regions.
- Anoda abutiloides is a larval host for butterflies and moths, and it is pollinated by bees.
Resources and Further Information
- BISON Web Link: http://bison.usgs.ornl.gov/api/scientificName/Anoda%20abutiloides
- ITIS Web Link
- Discover Life: Biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution information available.
- Wolfram|Alpha: Access to facts and data.
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