Phymosia umbellata

Phymosia umbellata
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Malvales
Family:	Malvaceae
Genus:	Phymosia
Species:	P. umbellata
Binomial name
Phymosia umbellata (Cav.) Kearney[2]
Synonyms[2]
Malva umbellata Cav Sphaeralcea umbellata (Cav.) G.Don

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]

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

1. 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.
2. "Phymosia umbellata". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 25 May 2011.
3. "Phymosia umbellata". RHS. Retrieved 31 October 2022.