| Family | MALVACEAE |
| Genus species | Sphaeralcea philippiana Krapov. |
| Bibliography | Lilloa 17: 199 (1949) |
| Native Range | nw. Argentina |
| Primary Biome | Subalpine |
| Habitat | rocky slopes |
| Altitude | 2000-3400m |
| Description | leaves 3-5-lobate, serrate, grey pubescent, flowers ca. 25mm across, 1-3, in axils of upper leaves |
| Size | 20-25cm |
| Color | pink |
| Bloom | summer |
| Ca | |
| Type | perennial |
| Cultivation | rock crevices with favourable water regime, eastern slopes alpine house, poor, drained soil, shading in summer |
| Propagation | seed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C cuttings in late summer |
| Synonyms | Malva prostrata Phil. Malvastrum prostratum Hieron. |
| Territory | 8 Southern America 85 Southern South America (AGW Argentina Northwest) |