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wingstem ayenia
Scientific Name: Ayenia ardua
Family: Sterculiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub, Subshrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Ayenia ardua: Wingstem Ayenia
Ayenia ardua, commonly known as Wingstem Ayenia, is a flowering plant species belonging to the mallow family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Ayenia ardua Cristobal
- Common Name: Wingstem Ayenia, wing-stem ayenia
- Family: Malvaceae (formerly Sterculiaceae)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonym: Ayenia compacta (in some cases, based on name confusion)
Distribution and Habitat
The text refers to its presence in Southeastern Arizona and the Sonoran Desert. It also mentions its U.S. nativity.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Wingstem Ayenia is a shrub or subshrub.
- It is a perennial plant.
- Prefers full sun exposure.
Ecological Role
- The plant is native to the U.S.
Quirky Facts
- The common name "Wingstem" is shared by other plants like Wingstem Camphorweed (Pluchea sagittalis) and Wingstem Monkeyflower (Mimulus), though they are not closely related.
Further Information
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System): TSN 500988
- British Database of World Flora and Fauna
- USDA Plant Database
- World Plants