Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
waziristanensis
ID:
450257

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blatt.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
J. Indian Bot. Soc. 9: 202 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449589



Common Names

  • Waziristan mallow
  • Waziristan marsh mallow
  • Waziristan tree mallow


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Description

Malva waziristanensis (also called Waziristan Mallow, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Pakistan and is found in moist habitats, such as marshes and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Malva waziristanensis 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

The flower of Malva waziristanensis is a small, pink, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malva waziristanensis 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 waziristanensis

Malva waziristanensis is found in Pakistan.

Malva waziristanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Malva waziristanensis?

Malva waziristanensis

What is the common name of Malva waziristanensis?

Waziristan Mallow

What is the natural habitat of Malva waziristanensis?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in the Waziristan region of Pakistan

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,