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Sphaeralcea leptophylla (A.Gray) Rydb.  
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FamilyMALVACEAE
Genus speciesSphaeralcea leptophylla (A.Gray) Rydb. 
SynonymsMalvastrum leptophyllum A.Gray
Habitatdry, stony grassland
Altitude1500-1800m
Descriptionleaves linear to triangular, 1-4cm, truncate to cuneate, entire, silvery pubescent, inflorescence racemose, lax, 3-12-flowered, petals 8-15mm, anthers yellow
Size10-40cm
Colorred-orange
Bloomspring, summer
Ca
Typetuft
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C
cuttings in late summer
Territory Northern America
     Northwestern U.S.A. (Colorado )
     Southwestern U.S.A. (Arizona , Nevada , Utah )
     South-Central U.S.A. (New Mexico , Texas )
     Mexico (Mexico Northeast , Mexico Northwest)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
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MALVACEAE

Sphaeralcea leptophylla (A.Gray) Rydb., Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 40: 59 (1913)

Basionym:
Malvastrum leptophyllum A.Gray, Smithsonian Contr. Knowl. 3(5): 17 (1852)

Synonyms:
Malveopsis leptophylla (A.Gray) Kuntze

Colorado, s. USA, n. Mexico
73 COL 76 ARI NEV UTA 77 NWM TEX 79 MXE MXN

1500-1800m

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