Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arbosii
ID:
449962

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sennen

Source:
ksu

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 74: 363 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449294



Common Names

  • Tree Mallow
  • Arbos Mallow
  • Arbos Tree Mallow


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Synonyms

  • Malva barcinonensis Sennen [unknown]

Description

Malva arbosii (also called Arbo's 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

Malva arbosii 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 Malva arbosii 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

Malva arbosii is an annual herb native to Europe. It grows to a height of 30 to 90 cm and has white to pink flowers. It prefers full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil, and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings will usually emerge within a few weeks.

Where to Find Malva arbosii

Malva arbosii is found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Malva arbosii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Malva arbosii?

Malva arbosii

What is the family of Malva arbosii?

Malvaceae

What is the common name of Malva arbosii?

Tree Mallow

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,