Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hispanica
ID:
449798

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 689 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449130



Common Names

  • Malva hispanica
  • Spanish Mallow
  • Spanish Hollyhock


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Synonyms

  • Malva cuneifolia Cav. [unknown]
  • Malva spithamea Cav. [unknown]

Description

Malva hispanica (also called Spanish Mallow, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe. It has long, slender stems and small, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas, such as deserts and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Malva hispanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Malva hispanica has small, pink flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single cotyledon and long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malva hispanica 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 hispanica

Malva hispanica is found in the Mediterranean region, including Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.

Malva hispanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Malva hispanica?

Malva hispanica

What is the common name of Malva hispanica?

Spanish mallow

What is the natural habitat of Malva hispanica?

It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas in South 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,

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