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light poppymallow

Scientific Name: Callirhoe alcaeoides

Family: Malvaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names: IA (poppy mallow), KY (clustered poppy-mallow)

       

Callirhoe alcaeoides: Light Poppy-Mallow

Callirhoe alcaeoides, commonly known as Light Poppy-Mallow, is a flowering perennial belonging to the Malvaceae (Mallow) family.

Common Names

  • Light Poppy-Mallow
  • Light Poppymallow
  • Pink Poppy-Mallow
  • Plains Poppy-Mallow

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Callirhoe alcaeoides (Michx.) A. Gray
  • Family: Malvaceae (Mallow family)
  • Synonym: Sida alcaeoides A. Gray (mentioned in reference to common name, pale poppy mallow)

Morphology and Growth

  • An upright or somewhat sprawling perennial.
  • Typically grows to 18 inches in height.
  • Stems are erect, slender, few to several, branched from bases, stiff hairy or sometimes glabrous.
  • Leaves are notched and alternate, up to 4 inches long and wide.
  • Flowers are pink or white and bloom from April to June.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to North America.
  • Specifically mentioned as being found in Oakdale Twp., Noble Co., Okla.
  • Also referenced in Northwestern Glaciated Plains.
  • Occurs in states such as Louisiana (LA), Arkansas (AR), Oklahoma (OK), and New Mexico (NM).
  • Found in Arkansas, light poppymallow, ok United States Department of Agriculture.

Cultivation

  • Prefers full sun to light shade.
  • Suitable for light (sandy) soils and prefers well-drained soil.
  • Tolerates sun and heat.
  • Grows in USDA Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9.

Ecological Role

  • Attracts butterflies.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions that the plant has hairy stems, which might be a texture that some animals may be drawn to, or may cause minor skin irritation.
  • The plant is commonly found in home gardens, increasing the likelihood of encounters with pets.

Quirky Facts

  • The text mentions "wine cups" as a common name, which is a colorful description derived from the flower's chalice shape.

Further Information

  • USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database: Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. An illustrated flora of the northern United States, Canada and the British Possessions.
  • Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Callirhoe alcaeoides.