Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
americanum
ID:
450110

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Torr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Rep. U.S. Mex. Bound. 2(1): 38 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449442



Common Names

  • American Malvastrum
  • Cheeses
  • Garden Cheese


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Synonyms

  • Visenia spicata (L.) Colla [unknown]
  • Malva fluminensis Vell. [unknown]
  • Malva gangetica L. [unknown]
  • Malva macrostachya C.Presl [unknown]
  • Malva americana L. [unknown]
  • Malope lutea Raf. [unknown]
  • Malva curassavica Desr. [unknown]
  • Malva astrolasia Zipp. ex Span. [unknown]
  • Malva brachystachya F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Malvastrum trachelifolium Ulbr. [unknown]
  • Malvastrum macrostachyum Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Malva polystachya Cav. [unknown]
  • Malva ovata Cav. [unknown]
  • Malva trachelifolia Link [unknown]
  • Malva spicata L. [unknown]
  • Malva timoriensis DC. [unknown]
  • Malva sublobata Desr. [unknown]
  • Malveopsis macrostachya (C.Presl) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Malveopsis americana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Malveopsis spicata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Malvastrum spicatum A.Gray [unknown]
  • Melochia spicata (L.) Fryxell [unknown]
  • Sida betulifolia Schrank [unknown]
  • Sphaeralcea americana (L.) Metz [unknown]
  • Malvastrum americanum americanum [unknown]
  • Malva spicata ovata (Cav.) Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Malveopsis spicata rubra Kuntze [unknown]
  • Malvastrum americanum stellatum S.R.Hill [unknown]

Description

Malvastrum americanum (also called American Mallow, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the United States and is found in moist habitats, such as marshes and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Malvastrum americanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves can be used as a salad green. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Malvastrum americanum has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malvastrum americanum 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 tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed in spring or by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Malvastrum americanum

Malvastrum americanum is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands.

Malvastrum americanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Malvastrum americanum?

Malvastrum americanum

What is the common name of Malvastrum americanum?

American mallow

What is the natural habitat of Malvastrum americanum?

Malvastrum americanum is found in dry areas, such as deserts, grasslands, and rocky hillsides

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-2503819: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.