Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
multiflora
ID:
449889

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cav.) Soldano, Banfi & Galasso

Source:
cmp

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Atti Soc. Ital. Sci. Nat. Mus. Civico Storia Nat. Milano 146: 230 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449221



Common Names

  • Many-flowered Mallow
  • Cheeses
  • Garden Cheese


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Synonyms

  • Lavatera sicula Tineo [unknown]
  • Lavatera stenophylla Rouy [unknown]
  • Lavatera sylvestris Brot. [unknown]
  • Lavatera neapolitana Ten. [unknown]
  • Lavatera mollis Ehrenb. ex Sweet [unknown]
  • Lavatera hederifolia (Vis.) Schloss. & Vuk. [unknown]
  • Lavatera cretica L. [unknown]
  • Lavatera empedoclis Ucria [unknown]
  • Lavatera cavanillesii Caball. [unknown]
  • Malva hederifolia Vis. [unknown]
  • Malva liocarpa Phil. [unknown]
  • Malva linnaei M.F.Ray [unknown]
  • Malope multiflora Cav. [unknown]
  • Malva willkommiana Scheele [unknown]
  • Althaea cretica Kuntze [unknown]
  • Althaea silvestris Borbás [unknown]
  • Anthema cretica (L.) Medik. [unknown]
  • Anthema scabra Moench [unknown]
  • Anthema tenoreana C.Presl [unknown]
  • Lavatera cretica stenophylla Willk. [unknown]
  • Lavatera cretica stenophylla (Willk.) Rouy [unknown]
  • Lavatera cretica acutiloba Ball [unknown]
  • Lavatera cretica microphylla Pau ex Merino [unknown]
  • Lavatera cretica silvestris (Brot.) Pérez Lara [unknown]
  • Malva cretica (L.) Pau [unknown]
  • Malva pseudolavatera Webb & Berthel. [unknown]

Description

Malva multiflora (also called Many-flowered 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 multiflora can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin problems, inflammation, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Malva multiflora 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 multiflora 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 multiflora

Malva multiflora is native to Europe, and is widely cultivated in temperate regions. It can be found in nurseries and garden centers.

Malva multiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Malva multiflora?

Malva multiflora

What is the common name of Malva multiflora?

Many-flowered mallow

What is the natural habitat of Malva multiflora?

Meadows and pastures

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2503507: Based on the initial data import
Gabriele Galasso (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galasso' in the authors string.
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' 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.