Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
urens
ID:
1077746

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poit. ex Ledeb. & Alderstam

Source:
tro

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Diss. Bot. Pl. Doming. : 9 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077084



Common Names

  • Malachra Urens
  • Uren's Malachra
  • Uren's Prickly Mallow


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Description

Malachra urens (also called Uren's Malachra, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in dry grasslands, deserts, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Malachra urens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Malachra urens has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malachra urens is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Malachra urens

Malachra urens can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

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 tro-19601025: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich von Ledebour (1786-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ledeb.' in the authors string.
Pierre Antoine Poiteau (1766-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poit.' in the authors string.
Johann Patricius Adlerstam: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alderstam' in the authors string.