Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
scoparioides
ID:
1077329

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ulbr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 525 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001076667



Common Names

  • Malvastrum scoparioides
  • Scoparia-like Malvastrum
  • Malvastrum


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Description

Malvastrum scoparioides (also called 'Scoparioid Malvastrum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Malvaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and is native to tropical South America. It is found in a variety of habitats including rainforest, dry forest, and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Malvastrum scoparioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Malvastrum scoparioides is a white, five-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malvastrum scoparioides is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, but this is not recommended as it can take up to two years for the plant to reach maturity.

Where to Find Malvastrum scoparioides

Malvastrum scoparioides can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico and Central America.

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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