Malva longiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss. & Reut.) Soldano, Banfi & Galasso
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Atti Soc. Ital. Sci. Nat. Mus. Civico Storia Nat. Milano 152(2): 95. 2011 [Nov 2011]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425491
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Malva longiflora (also called Long-flowered Mallow, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and pink, star-shaped flowers. It grows in temperate climates in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Malva longiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Malva longiflora is pink and five-petaled. The seed is black and round. The seedlings are small and have two pairs of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Malva longiflora is an annual herb that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny location.
Where to Find Malva longiflora
Malva longiflora is native to Europe and can be found in meadows and grasslands.
Malva longiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Malva longiflora?
Malva longiflora
What is the common name of Malva longiflora?
Long-flowered Mallow
What is the family of Malva longiflora?
Malvaceae
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
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Gabriele Galasso (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galasso' in the authors string.
George François Reuter (1805-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reut.' in the authors string.
Adriano Soldano (1944-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soldano' in the authors string.
Enrico Augusto Banfi (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Banfi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77116742-1: Based on the initial data import