Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
tomentosum
ID:
450101

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) S.R.Hill

Source:
cmp

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 32(4): 466. 1981 [1980 publ. 1981]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449433



Common Names

  • Woolly Malvastrum
  • Cheeses
  • Garden Cheese


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Synonyms

  • Malva lagascae Capelli [unknown]
  • Malva scabra Cav. [unknown]
  • Malva tomentosa L. [unknown]
  • Malva scoparia L'Hér. [unknown]
  • Malvastrum scoparium A.Gray [unknown]
  • Malvastrum scabrum A.Gray [unknown]
  • Sphaeralcea scoparia Tidestr. [unknown]
  • Anoda waltheriifolia K.Schum. ex Ulbr. [unknown]
  • Malvastrum tomentosum tomentosum [unknown]
  • Malvastrum guaraniticum Hassl. [unknown]
  • Malvastrum depressum (Benth.) Svenson [unknown]
  • Sida depressa Benth. [unknown]
  • Malvastrum scabrum genuinum Hassl. [unknown]
  • Malvastrum dimorphum J.T.Howell [unknown]
  • Malvastrum waltheriifolium Ulbr. [unknown]
  • Malva waltherifolia Link [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Malvastrum tomentosum 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 tomentosum has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malvastrum tomentosum 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 tomentosum

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

Malvastrum tomentosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Malvastrum tomentosum?

Malvastrum tomentosum

What is the common name of Malvastrum tomentosum?

Tomentosum

What is the natural habitat of Malvastrum tomentosum?

Malvastrum tomentosum 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-2503801: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Steven Richard Hill (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.R.Hill' in the authors string.