Malva durieui - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Spach ex Fenzl
Source:
cmp
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 24: 233 (1851)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449362
Common Names
- Durieu's Mallow
- Durieu's Tree Mallow
- Durieu's Marsh Mallow
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Lavatera mauritanica Durieu [unknown]
- Lavatera davaei Cout. [unknown]
- Althaea mauritiana Kuntze [unknown]
- Lavatera mauritanica davaei (Cout.) Cout. [unknown]
- Malva davaei (Cout.) Valdés [unknown]
- Malva davaei mauritanica (Durieu) Valdés [unknown]
Description
Malva durieui (also called Durieu'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 durieui 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 durieui is a five-petaled, white to pinkish-purple bloom. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Malva durieui 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 Malva durieui
Malva durieui is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands.
Malva durieui FAQ
What is the scientific name of Malva durieui?
Malva durieui
What is the family of Malva durieui?
Malvaceae
What is the common name of Malva durieui?
Durieu's 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2503678: Based on the initial data import
Édouard Spach (1801-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spach' in the authors string.
Eduard Fenzl (1808-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fenzl' in the authors string.