Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tournefortiana
ID:
450303

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1755

Citation Micro:
Cent. Pl. I : 21 (1755)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449635



Common Names

  • Tournfort mallow
  • Tournfort marsh mallow
  • Tournfort tree mallow


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Synonyms

  • Malva hornemannii Bubani [unknown]
  • Malva cuneata Merino [unknown]
  • Malva colmeiroi Willk. [unknown]
  • Malva tournefortii Timb.-Lagr. [unknown]
  • Malva tenuifolia Desr. [unknown]
  • Bismalva tournefortiana Fourr. [unknown]
  • Malva tournefortiana subintegrifolia Maire & Weiller [unknown]

Description

Malva tournefortiana (also called Tournefort's Mallow, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, coastal dunes and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Malva tournefortiana is 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 tournefortiana 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 tournefortiana 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 tournefortiana

Malva tournefortiana is found in Europe, from Portugal to Russia.

Malva tournefortiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Malva tournefortiana?

Malva tournefortiana

What type of plant is Malva tournefortiana?

Malva tournefortiana is a flowering plant.

Where is Malva tournefortiana found?

Malva tournefortiana 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,

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