Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
olbia
ID:
450211

Status:
valid

Authors:
Alef.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 12: 258 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449543



Common Names

  • Olbia Mallow
  • Olbia False Mallow
  • Olbia False Hollyhock


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Synonyms

  • Olbia hastata Medik. [unknown]
  • Olbia hispida C.Presl [unknown]
  • Lavatera pseudo-olbia Poir. [unknown]
  • Lavatera pseudo-olbia Desf. [unknown]
  • Lavatera hispida Desf. [unknown]
  • Lavatera olbia L. [unknown]
  • Lavatera africana Cav. [unknown]
  • Lavatera acutifolia Lam. [unknown]
  • Malva pseudo-olbia Alef. [unknown]
  • Althaea hispida Borbás [unknown]
  • Althaea olbia (L.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Malva olbia (also called Olbia 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 olbia 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 olbia 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 olbia is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When planting in the ground, it is important to keep the soil moist and mulch around the base of the plant to help retain moisture. Pruning should be done to maintain the desired shape and size of the plant. Fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer to promote healthy growth.

Where to Find Malva olbia

Malva olbia can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Malva olbia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Malva olbia?

Malva olbia

What is the common name of Malva olbia?

Olbia Mallow

What is the growth habit of Malva olbia?

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,