Phymosia umbellata
Phymosia umbellata is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is native to Mexico and is cultivated as an ornamental plant.[2]
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Malvaceae |
| Genus: | Phymosia |
| Species: | P. umbellata |
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This tropical evergreen shrub grows to 3 m (9.8 ft) in height, with cup shaped scarlet flowers produced mainly in summer.[3]
In temperate areas it requires a warm, sheltered position.
References
- Fuentes, A.C.D.; Martínez Salas, E.; Samain, M.-S. (2021). "Phymosia umbellata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T189015707A194048803. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-2.RLTS.T189015707A194048803.en. Retrieved 26 November 2022.
- "Phymosia umbellata". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 25 May 2011.
- "Phymosia umbellata". RHS. Retrieved 31 October 2022.
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