Status:
valid
Authors:
Hub.-Mor.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Bauhinia 2: 296 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449321
Common Names
- Anatolian Mallow
- Anatolian Tree Mallow
- Anatolian Marsh Mallow
Description
Malope anatolica (also called Anatolian mallow, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a hairy stem and leaves that are deeply divided into three to five lobes. It typically grows in dry, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Malope anatolica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Malope anatolica is a five-petaled, star-shaped bloom with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a white root system.
Cultivation and Propagation
Malope anatolica is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by cuttings taken in the summer.
Where to Find Malope anatolica
Malope anatolica is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands.
Malope anatolica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Malope anatolica?
Malope anatolica
What is the family of Malope anatolica?
Malvaceae
What is the common name of Malope anatolica?
Anatolian Mallow
Species in the Malope 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,