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field anoda

Scientific Name: Anoda pentaschista

Family: Malvaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Field Anoda (Anoda pentaschista)

Considerations for Pets

  • Anoda cristata is considered a troublesome weed in crops, and while this refers to a different species, vigilance is advised.
  • The plant develops an erect stem in the lower part with many ramifications towards the top, potentially leading to physical interaction.

Considerations for Children

  • The plant develops an erect stem in the lower part with many ramifications towards the top, potentially leading to physical interaction.

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

  • Scientific Name: Anoda pentaschista A. Gray
  • Common Name: Field Anoda
  • Family: Malvaceae (mallow family)
  • Taxonomic Status: Accepted
  • Synonyms/Related Names:
    • Anoda pentaschista var. obtusior B.L. Robins.
  • TSN (ITIS Taxonomic Serial Number): 21691

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Texas and other states.
  • Found in mountains.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Plant Form: Forb (herbaceous, non-woody plant)
  • Life Form: Annual
  • Leaf: Alternate, simple, hastate (triangular), puberulent (slightly hairy), lanceolate (lance-shaped)
  • Flower Color: Yellow to orange
  • Erect growth habit.
  • Freely branching from the base, potentially reaching 3 1/2 feet in height (as observed in spurred anoda - Anoda cristata).

Ecological Role

  • Anoda cristata is considered a minor but troublesome weed in summer crops.
  • Interference from spurred anoda (likely Anoda cristata) can decrease cotton branch dry weight.
  • Can infest fields, such as soybean fields.
  • Reduced cotton yields have been observed where spurred anoda grows.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Alternaria macrospora has potential as a biocontrol agent for spurred anoda (Anoda cristata).
  • A. macrospora can significantly reduce the number and dry weight of spurred anoda plants in field studies.
  • Spurred anoda can be found in the same fields as crops such as cotton, peanuts, maize, and sorghum.

Further Information

  • Discover Life page about Anoda pentaschista.
  • CalPhotos for images of Anoda pentaschista.
  • Encyclopedia of Life for information on the Malvaceae family and Anoda pentaschista.
  • USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database for Anoda cristata.
  • The Field Museum in Chicago has specimens and information related to the genus Anoda.