Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
450214

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Watson) M.F.Ray

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Novon 8: 293 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449546



Common Names

  • Occidentalis Mallow
  • Western Mallow
  • Western False Mallow


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Synonyms

  • Lavatera insularis S.Watson [unknown]
  • Lavatera occidentalis S.Watson [unknown]
  • Saviniona occidentalis (S.Watson) Greene [unknown]
  • Saviniona insularis Greene [unknown]
  • Althaea insularis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Althaea occidentalis (S.Watson) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Malva occidentalis (also called Western mallow, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It grows in open, disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Malva occidentalis 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 occidentalis has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malva occidentalis is an annual or biennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed, which should be sown in early spring. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is also drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Malva occidentalis

Malva occidentalis can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Malva occidentalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Malva occidentalis?

Malva occidentalis

What is the common name of Malva occidentalis?

Western Mallow

What is the growth habit of Malva occidentalis?

It is an annual herb with a prostrate or ascending growth habit.

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-2504005: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
Martin Forbes Ray: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.F.Ray' in the authors string.