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Sphaeralcea ambigua, is a species of flowering plant commonly known as desert globemallow or apricot mallow, for its predominantly orange blooms. It has fuzzy grey-green leaves. It is a member of the genus Sphaeralcea in the mallow family . [1] It is a perennial shrub native to the southwest United States and northwest Mexico.
Sphaeralcea is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family . There are about 40-60 species, including annuals, perennials, and shrubs. Most originate in the drier regions of North America, with some known from South America. They are commonly known as globemallows, globe mallows, false mallows or falsemallows.
Hibiscus coulteri, the desert rosemallow, is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. [4] It is native to steep slopes and canyon walls in the eastern Sonoran Desert, and the Chihuahuan Desert of the southwestern US and northern Mexico. [3] A short-lived perennial shrub reaching 6 ft (1.8 m), it is recommended for xeriscaping. [4]
Eremalche exilis is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family known as white mallow or desert mallow. It is native to Baja California , Mexico and the southwestern United States where it grows in desert and other dry scrub habitats.
Desert mallow is a common name for several plants and may refer to: Sphaeralcea ambigua; Sphaeralcea incana; Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia, currant-leaf desert mallow;
Sphaeralcea parvifolia, commonly called small-leaved globe-mallow or small-leaf globemallow, is a species of plant native to the western United States in the Great Basin and Colorado River drainage. It is medium sized herbaceous species that has showy orange flower spikes. It is used in wildflower and dry gardens.
Sphaeralcea munroana is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family known by the common names Munro's globemallow [1] and Munro's desert-mallow. It is native to the western United States, where it can be found in the Great Basin and surrounding regions. It grows in sagebrush, desert flats, mountain slopes, and requires plenty of sunlight ...
Sphaeralcea incana has been used as a medicinal plant, traditionally by Native Americans, and by others. [4] The Hopi peoples traditionally used the plant to treat diarrhea. [7] The leaves and flowers of the plant can be made into an herbal tea used for respiratory irritations and flu. [4] The roots and leaves are demulcent and emollient.