Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erecta
ID:
1078498

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilib.

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:
Fl. Lit. Inch. i. 64; Presl, Delic. Prag. 30.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077836



Common Names

  • Malva erecta
  • Malva
  • Erect Mallow


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Description

Malva erecta (also called Upright Mallow, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It has pink or white flowers and its leaves are round and lobed. It is found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Malva erecta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Malva erecta is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have three lobes.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malva erecta is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.

Where to Find Malva erecta

Malva erecta is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

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,

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