Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maroccana
ID:
750475

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Batt. & Trab.) Verloove & Lambinon

Source:
ksu

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
New J. Bot. 1: 40 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749808



Common Names

  • Malva maroccana
  • Maroccana Malva
  • Maroccana Malv


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Description

Malva maroccana (also called Moroccan Malva, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Morocco. It grows up to 1.5 m tall and has small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Malva maroccana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its fragrant foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Malva maroccana is a small, white, 5-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malva maroccana is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. It can tolerate some drought and is moderately frost hardy. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Malva maroccana

Malva maroccana can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.

Malva maroccana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Malva maroccana?

Malva maroccana

What is the common name of Malva maroccana?

Moroccan mallow

What is the natural habitat of Malva maroccana?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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

Jules Aimé Battandier (1848-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Batt.' in the authors string.
Louis Charles Trabut (1853-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trab.' in the authors string.
Filip Verloove (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verloove' in the authors string.
Jacques Ernest Joseph Lambinon (1936-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lambinon' in the authors string.