Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thuringiaca
ID:
1287476

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vis.

Source:
tro

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Fl. Dalmat. 3: 207 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286814



Common Names

  • Thuringiaca Mallow
  • Thuringiaca Malva
  • Mexican Mallow


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Description

Malva thuringiaca (also called Thuringian Mallow, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Australia. It has lobed leaves and small, pink flowers. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Malva thuringiaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Malva thuringiaca sub. ambigua (DC.) Valdés
Malva thuringiaca sub. thuringiaca

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Malva thuringiaca has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malva thuringiaca is a fern that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by division or by spores. The spores should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Malva thuringiaca

Malva thuringiaca is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Puebla.

Malva thuringiaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Malva thuringiaca?

Malva thuringiaca

What is the common name of Malva thuringiaca?

Thuringian Mallow

What is the natural habitat of Malva thuringiaca?

Woodlands, meadows, and roadsides

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,