Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
scabrosa
ID:
537919

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) D.M.Bates

Source:
cmp

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Gentes Herbarum 10: 368 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537251



Common Names

  • Scabrosa Anisodontea
  • Anisodontea Scabrosa
  • Anisodontea


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Synonyms

  • Malva glutinosa Desr. [unknown]
  • Malva amoena Sims [unknown]
  • Malvastrum trilobatum Baker f. [unknown]
  • Malvastrum amoenum Garcke [unknown]
  • Malvastrum burchellii Baker f. [unknown]
  • Malva stricta Jacq. [unknown]
  • Malveopsis fragrans Kuntze [unknown]
  • Malveopsis calycina Kuntze [unknown]
  • Malveopsis stricta Kuntze [unknown]
  • Malvastrum puniceum Jesson [unknown]
  • Malva retusa Cav. [unknown]
  • Malvastrum calycinum Garcke [unknown]
  • Malvastrum capense sensu Gray & Harv. excl.basionym [deprecated]
  • Malvastrum capense balsamicum (Jacq.) Harv. [unknown]
  • Malvastrum fragrans A.Gray & Harv. [unknown]
  • Malvastrum riparium Hutch. [unknown]
  • Malvastrum strictum A.Gray, & Harv. [unknown]
  • Malvastrum virgatum sensu Gray & Harv. excl.basionym [deprecated]
  • Malvastrum virgatum angustifolium Harv. [unknown]
  • Malvastrum virgatum oblongifolium Harv. [unknown]
  • Malvastrum scabrosum Stapf [unknown]
  • Malveopsis scabrosum Stapf f. [unknown]
  • Malva scabrosa L. [unknown]
  • Malva fragrans Jacq. [unknown]
  • Malva calycina Cav. [unknown]
  • Malvastrum retusum Baker f. [unknown]

Description

Anisodontea scabrosa (also called Cape Mallow, Pink Mallow, and Pink Fairy Mallow, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has hairy, gray-green leaves and pink flowers with yellow centers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Anisodontea scabrosa is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, including its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anisodontea scabrosa is a bright pink, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have five petals.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anisodontea scabrosa is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade and in well-drained, sandy or loamy soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Anisodontea scabrosa

Anisodontea scabrosa is native to South Africa.

Anisodontea scabrosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anisodontea scabrosa?

Anisodontea scabrosa

What is the common name of Anisodontea scabrosa?

Bushy Mallow

What is the natural habitat of Anisodontea scabrosa?

Dry, rocky slopes and scrubland

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2640207: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
David Martin Bates (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.M.Bates' in the authors string.