Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
malacoides
ID:
449979

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 692 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449311



Common Names

  • Malacoides Mallow
  • Malacoides Tree Mallow
  • Malacoides Marsh Mallow


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Synonyms

  • Malva pedunculata Raf. [unknown]
  • Malope intermedia Pomel ex Batt. & Trab. [unknown]
  • Malope althaeoides Moris [unknown]

Description

Malope malacoides (also called Malacoides 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 malacoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory and digestive ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Malope malacoides sub. stipulacea (Cav.) Maire
Malope malacoides sub. asterotricha (Pomel) Quézel & Santa ex Greuter & Burdet
Malope malacoides sub. laevigata (Pomel) Quézel & Santa ex Greuter & Burdet

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Malope malacoides 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malope malacoides 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 malacoides

Malope malacoides is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands.

Malope malacoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Malope malacoides?

Malope malacoides

What is the family of Malope malacoides?

Malvaceae

What is the common name of Malope malacoides?

Soft Mallow

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