Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tetuanensis
ID:
450298

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pau

Source:
ksu

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Mem. Real Soc. Esp. Hist. Nat. 12: 297 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449630



Common Names

  • Tetuan mallow
  • Tetuan marsh mallow
  • Tetuan tree mallow


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Description

Malva tetuanensis (also called Moroccan Mallow, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, coastal dunes and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Malva tetuanensis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has also been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Malva tetuanensis has small, white, five-petaled flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malva tetuanensis is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. 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 tetuanensis

Malva tetuanensis is found in Morocco.

Malva tetuanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Malva tetuanensis?

Malva tetuanensis

What type of plant is Malva tetuanensis?

Malva tetuanensis is a flowering plant.

Where is Malva tetuanensis found?

Malva tetuanensis is found in the Mediterranean region.

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,