Ripariosida hermaphrodita
Virginia Fanpetals, Virginia Mallow
Also known as: Napaea hermaphrodita L. +2 more
- Napaea hermaphrodita L.
- Sida hermaphrodita (L.) Rusby
- Sida napaea Cav.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Ripariosida hermaphrodita (commonly known as Virginia fanpetals or Virginia mallow) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Malvaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
District of Columbia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Czechoslovakia, Germany, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York