Malva pacifica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.F.Ray
Source:
cmp
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Novon 8: 293 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449569
Common Names
- Pacific mallow
- Pacific marsh mallow
- Pacific tree mallow
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Lavatera venosa S.Watson [unknown]
- Saviniona venosa (S.Watson) Greene [unknown]
- Althaea venosa (S.Watson) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Malva pacifica (also called Pacific 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 pacifica 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 pacifica has small, pink flowers with yellow centers and small, round seeds. The seedlings are small, with thick, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Malva pacifica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.
Where to Find Malva pacifica
Malva pacifica is found in the western United States, from California to Washington and Oregon.
Malva pacifica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Malva pacifica?
Malva pacifica
What is the common name of Malva pacifica?
Pacific Mallow
What is the natural habitat of Malva pacifica?
It is found in wet areas, such as marshes, lakes, and streams
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-2504035: Based on the initial data import
Martin Forbes Ray: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.F.Ray' in the authors string.