Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
subtriflorum
ID:
356870

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lag.) D.M.Bates

Source:
cmp

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 19: 232 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356202



Common Names

  • Kearnemalvastrum subtriflorum
  • Kearnemalvastrum
  • Subtriflorum


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Synonyms

  • Malva mexicana S.Schauer [unknown]
  • Malvastrum subtriflorum Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Malvastrum greenmanianum Rose [unknown]
  • Malva ribifolia Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Malva schiedeana Steud. [unknown]
  • Malva subtriflora Lag. [unknown]
  • Malveopsis mexicana (S.Schauer) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Malveopsis subtriflora Kuntze [unknown]
  • Malvastrum ribifolium Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Malvastrum schaffneri S.Watson [unknown]
  • Malvastrum mexicanum (S.Schauer) Hemsl. [unknown]

Description

Kearnemalvastrum subtriflorum (also called Three-flowered Kearnemalvastrum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Africa. It grows in rocky and sandy soils, and has a creeping habit with small, ovate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Kearnemalvastrum subtriflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Kearnemalvastrum subtriflorum is white with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kearnemalvastrum subtriflorum is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Kearnemalvastrum subtriflorum

Kearnemalvastrum subtriflorum can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Kearnemalvastrum subtriflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kearnemalvastrum subtriflorum?

Kearnemalvastrum subtriflorum

What is the common name of Kearnemalvastrum subtriflorum?

Subtriflorum Kearnemalvastrum

What is the natural habitat of Kearnemalvastrum subtriflorum?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Kearnemalvastrum genus

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-2333667: Based on the initial data import
Mariano Lagasca (1776-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lag.' in the authors string.
David Martin Bates (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.M.Bates' in the authors string.