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,