Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clementii
ID:
744892

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cheek) Stace

Source:
ksu

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Watsonia 27: 369 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744225



Common Names

  • Clement's Mallow
  • Clement's Flower
  • Clement's Plant


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Synonyms

  • Lavatera clementii Cheek [unknown]

Description

Malva clementii (also called Clement's Mallow, among many other common names) is an annual plant with small, round, green leaves and pink, five-petaled flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is typically found in dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Malva clementii is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Malva clementii is pink with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malva clementii is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or cuttings taken in late summer. It can also be divided in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Malva clementii

Malva clementii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the Balkans, Italy, and the Middle East.

Malva clementii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Malva clementii?

Malva clementii

What is the common name of Malva clementii?

Clement's Mallow

What is the natural habitat of Malva clementii?

Mountain meadows and rocky slopes

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,

References

Martin Cheek (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheek' in the authors string.
Clive A. Stace (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stace' in the authors string.