Status:
valid
Authors:
Ponert
Source:
ksu
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 73: 93 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449144
Common Names
- Malva inodora
- Odorless Mallow
- Odorless Hollyhock
Description
Malva inodora (also called Fragrant Mallow, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It has a branched stem and its leaves are ovate and 2-5 cm long. It is native to Europe and is found in dry grasslands and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Malva inodora is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and is often used as a groundcover or in rock gardens. It produces small, white flowers and is drought tolerant. It can also be used in erosion control projects and as a living mulch.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Malva inodora 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Malva inodora 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 inodora
Malva inodora is found in the Mediterranean region, including Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.
Malva inodora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Malva inodora?
Malva inodora
What is the common name of Malva inodora?
Fragrant mallow
What is the natural habitat of Malva inodora?
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,