Status:
valid
Authors:
(L'Hér.) B.Nord.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 44: 20 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030412
Common Names
- Malvifolia Pericallis
- Pericallis Malvifolia
- Pericallis
Description
Pericallis malvifolia (also called 'Mallow Cudweed', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and North Africa. It is a low-growing plant with pink flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pericallis malvifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for its medicinal properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pericallis malvifolia sub. malvifolia
Pericallis malvifolia sub. caldeirae H.Schaef.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pericallis malvifolia is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pericallis malvifolia is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Regular watering is necessary to keep the soil moist. Fertilize once a month with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Pericallis malvifolia
Pericallis malvifolia is native to the Canary Islands and can be found in meadows and grasslands.
Pericallis malvifolia FAQ
What is the growth rate of Pericallis malvifolia?
Pericallis malvifolia is a fast-growing species that can reach up to 1.5 m in height.
What is the ideal soil type for Pericallis malvifolia?
Pericallis malvifolia prefers moist, well-drained soils with a pH of 6.0-7.5.
What is the ideal temperature for Pericallis malvifolia?
Pericallis malvifolia prefers temperatures between 15-30°C.
Species in the Pericallis genus
Pericallis papyracea,
Pericallis steetzii,
Pericallis aurita,
Pericallis malvifolia,
Pericallis tussilaginis,
Pericallis multiflora,
Pericallis appendiculata,
Pericallis murrayi,
Pericallis echinata,
Pericallis hansenii,
Pericallis hybrida,
Pericallis hadrosoma,
Pericallis lanata,
Pericallis webbii,
Pericallis cruenta,
Pericallis menezesii,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,