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false fanpetals
Scientific Name: Billieturnera
Family: Malvaceae
Category: Dicot
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Billieturnera helleri - Coppery False Fanpetals
Billieturnera helleri, commonly known as Coppery False Fanpetals, is a subshrub belonging to the genus Billieturnera.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Billieturnera helleri (Rose ex A. Heller) Fryxell
- Genus: Billieturnera Fryxell
- Family: Malvaceae (inferred from other related plants mentioned, such as Malvastrum and Sida)
- Rank: Species
- Synonym: Sida helleri Rose ex Heller
Common Names
- Coppery False Fanpetals
- False Fanpetals (general for the genus Billieturnera)
Distribution and Habitat
- Endemic to North America, specifically the US Lower region.
- Observed in Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a).
Morphological Characteristics
- Habit: Subshrub; Perennial (lives for more than two years).
- Growth Habit: Erect; the lower part has a bare stem, while many ramifications develop higher up.
Cultivation
- Prefers a sunny location with at least a few hours of direct sunlight daily.
- May require staking or support in windy climates, especially when young.
Ecological Role
The plant is sometimes found in firebreaks suggesting some tolerance or preference for disturbed areas.
Related Species
- Allowissadula holosericea (Scheele) D.M. Bates - Chisos Mountain False Indianmallow
- Other "false" plants mentioned: False Mallow, False Indianmallow, Mock Fanpetals.
Further Information
A database entry for Billieturnera helleri may exist, but is noted as incomplete. Altervista is also mentioned as a source, though not specifically for Billieturnera helleri.