Status:
valid
Authors:
Domin
Source:
ksu
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 22(89): 386 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449425
Common Names
- Chillagoense Malvastrum
- Chillagoense Tree Mallow
- Chillagoense Marsh Mallow
Description
Malvastrum chillagoense (also called Chillagoe Mallow, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in moist habitats, such as marshes and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Malvastrum chillagoense 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 chillagoense has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Malvastrum chillagoense 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 chillagoense
Malvastrum chillagoense is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands.
Malvastrum chillagoense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Malvastrum chillagoense?
Malvastrum chillagoense
What is the common name of Malvastrum chillagoense?
Chillagoense
What is the natural habitat of Malvastrum chillagoense?
Malvastrum chillagoense is found in dry areas, such as deserts, grasslands, and rocky hillsides
Species in the Malvastrum genus
Malvastrum chillagoense,
Malvastrum tomentosum,
Malvastrum americanum,
Malvastrum hispidum,
Malvastrum hillii,
Malvastrum guatemalense,
Malvastrum coromandelianum,
Malvastrum corchorifolium,
Malvastrum amblyphyllum,
Malvastrum aurantiacum,
Malvastrum grandiflorum,
Malvastrum interruptum,
Malvastrum scoparioides,
Malvastrum bicuspidatum,
Malvastrum clementinum,
Malvastrum hornschuchianum,
Malvastrum spiciflorum,
Malvastrum deflexum,
Malvastrum ionthocarpum,
Malvastrum pucarense,
Malvastrum fryxellii,
Malvastrum uniapiculatum,
Malvastrum boyuibeanum,
Malvastrum cristobalianum,
Malvastrum trifidum,
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,