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Sleepy Morning

Waltheria indica

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Malvales ›Family: Malvaceae ›Genus: Waltheria

About

Waltheria indica is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family, Malvaceae, that has a pantropical distribution. It is believed to have originated in the neotropics. Common names include sleepy morning, basora prieta, hierba de soldado, guimauve, mauve-gris, moto-branco, fulutafu, kafaki, and ʻuhaloa (Hawaii). W. indica is a short-lived subshrub or shrub, reaching a height of 2 m (6.6 ft) and a stem diameter of 2 cm (0.79 in). It is most common in dry, disturbed or well-drained, moist...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sleepy Morning?
The scientific name of Sleepy Morning is Waltheria indica.
What kingdom does Sleepy Morning belong to?
Sleepy Morning belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Sleepy Morning belong to?
Sleepy Morning belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Sleepy Morning belong to?
Sleepy Morning belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Sleepy Morning belong to?
Sleepy Morning belongs to the order Malvales.
What family does Sleepy Morning belong to?
Sleepy Morning belongs to the family Malvaceae.
What genus does Sleepy Morning belong to?
Sleepy Morning belongs to the genus Waltheria.