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Anoda: A Genus in the Mallow Family
Anoda is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the Malvaceae, or mallow, family. This genus includes approximately 23 or 24 species of herbs, primarily native to Mexico and South America. Some species, like Anoda cristata, have been introduced to other parts of the world.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Anoda
- Family: Malvaceae (Mallow Family)
- The genus Anoda is classified within the Angiosperms (Flowering plants).
- One species mentioned is Anoda cristata (L.) Schlecht.
- Common names for Anoda cristata include spurred anoda and crested anoda.
Distribution and Habitat
- Most Anoda species are native to Mexico and South America.
- Anoda cristata (crested anoda) is native to North and South America, but it has been introduced to other regions globally.
- In Canada, it is considered an exotic species that occurs regularly.
Ecological Role
- Anoda cristata can be an agricultural weed in some regions where it has been introduced.
- It is considered a broadleaf weed that emerges after direct-seeded chile peppers are thinned.
Morphological Characteristics
- Anoda species are herbs.
- Spurred anoda (Anoda cristata) is an erect annual with alternate, triangular-shaped, coarsely toothed leaves.
- Spurred anoda is freely branching from the base.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Studies have explored the physiological and antioxidant responses of cotton and spurred anoda under interference and mild drought conditions.
Further Information
- Information about spurred anoda (Anoda cristata) can be found in Invasive Species Most Unwanted lists.