Malvastrum hillii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hillii
ID:
450130
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fryxell, León de la Luz & M.Domínguez
Source:
ksu
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 21: 198 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449462
Common Names
- Hill's Malvastrum
- Hill's False Mallow
- Hill's False Hollyhock
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Malvastrum hillii (also called Hill's mallow, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It grows in open, disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Malvastrum hillii 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 hillii has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Malvastrum hillii 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 hillii
Malvastrum hillii is native to South America.
Malvastrum hillii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Malvastrum hillii?
Malvastrum hillii
What is the common name of Malvastrum hillii?
Hill's Malvastrum
What is the growth habit of Malvastrum hillii?
It is an annual herb with a prostrate or ascending growth habit.
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,
References
Paul Fryxell (1927-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fryxell' in the authors string.
José Luis León de la Luz (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'León de la Luz' in the authors string.
Miguel Domínguez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Domínguez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:315429-2: Based on the initial data import