Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aethiopica
ID:
747421

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.J.S.Davis

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 13: 56 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746754



Common Names

  • Malva aethiopica
  • Aethiopica Malva
  • Aethiopica Mallow


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Synonyms

  • Lavatera abyssinica Hutch. & E.A.Bruce [unknown]

Description

Malva aethiopica (also called Ethiopian Mallow, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is native to Africa. It grows in dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Malva aethiopica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are used to make herbal tea and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Malva aethiopica is a white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a white stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malva aethiopica is a perennial flowering plant native to Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from mature plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both seeds and divisions should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they take root.

Where to Find Malva aethiopica

Malva aethiopica can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Malva aethiopica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Malva aethiopica?

Malva aethiopica

What is the family of Malva aethiopica?

Malvaceae

What is the native range of Malva aethiopica?

Africa

Species in the Malva genus

Malva hispanica, Malva inodora, Malva intermedia, Malva flava, Malva pamiroalaica, Malva moschata, Malva neglecta, Malva multiflora, Malva parviflora, Malva phoenicea, Malva litoralis, Malva lindsayi, Malva leonardii, Malva agrigentina, Malva alcea, Malva aegyptia, Malva adulterina, Malva egarensis, Malva arbosii, Malva arborea, Malva acerifolia, Malva cretica, Malva durieui, Malva caschmireana, Malva assurgentiflora, Malva bucharica, Malva canariensis, Malva cavanillesiana, Malva nicaeensis, Malva preissiana, Malva qaiseri, Malva pusilla, Malva punctata, Malva olbia, Malva oxyloba, Malva occidentalis, Malva pacifica, Malva unguiculata, Malva trimestris, Malva waziristanensis, Malva verticillata, Malva stipulacea, Malva setigera, Malva tetuanensis, Malva tournefortiana, Malva sylvestris, Malva subovata, Malva vidalii, Malva microphylla, Malva clementii,

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,