Malva oxyloba - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 8: 109 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449544
Common Names
- Oxyloba Mallow
- Oxyloba False Mallow
- Oxyloba False Hollyhock
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Malva oxyloba (also called Sharp-winged 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 oxyloba 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 oxyloba has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Malva oxyloba is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize once a year. Prune in late winter or early spring.
Where to Find Malva oxyloba
Malva oxyloba can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Malva oxyloba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Malva oxyloba?
Malva oxyloba
What is the common name of Malva oxyloba?
Sharp-lobed Mallow
What is the growth habit of Malva oxyloba?
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
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:561821-1: Based on the initial data import