Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
achanioides
ID:
450118

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Turcz.) Fryxell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 4: 253 (1979 publ. 1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449450



Common Names

  • Turk's Cap
  • Wax Mallow
  • Achanioides Mallow


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Synonyms

  • Malvaviscus cutteri Standl. [unknown]
  • Abelmoschus achanioides Turcz. [unknown]
  • Hibiscus achanioides Hemsl. [unknown]

Description

Malvaviscus achanioides (also called Achanioides 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

Malvaviscus achanioides 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

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malvaviscus achanioides 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 Malvaviscus achanioides

Malvaviscus achanioides is native to South America.

Malvaviscus achanioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Malvaviscus achanioides?

Malvaviscus achanioides

What is the common name of Malvaviscus achanioides?

Achanioides Malvaviscus

What is the natural habitat of Malvaviscus achanioides?

It is native to South 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2503836: Based on the initial data import
Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
Paul Fryxell (1927-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fryxell' in the authors string.