Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caroliniana
ID:
451208

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) G.Don

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 1: 466 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450540



Common Names

  • Carolina Modiola
  • Carolina False Buttonweed
  • Carolina Buttonweed


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Synonyms

  • Malva hawaiensis H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Malva juvenalis Lesp. [unknown]
  • Malva decumbens Willd. [unknown]
  • Malva caroliniana L. [unknown]
  • Malva prostrata Cav. [unknown]
  • Malva radicans Larrañaga [unknown]
  • Malva urticifolia Kunth [unknown]
  • Modiola multifida Moench [unknown]
  • Modiola fissistipula C.Presl [unknown]
  • Modiola erecta Lesp. [unknown]
  • Modanthos eriocarpa Alef. [unknown]
  • Modanthos decumbens Alef. [unknown]
  • Modiola decumbens G.Don [unknown]
  • Modiola reptans A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Abutilodes carolinianum (L.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Anoda strictiflora Steud. [unknown]
  • Modiola prostrata A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Modiola urticifolia G.Don [unknown]
  • Modanthos caroliniana Alef. [unknown]
  • Modanthos prostrata Alef. [unknown]
  • Modanthos urticifolia Alef. [unknown]
  • Modanthos reptans Alef. [unknown]
  • Malva eriocarpa DC. [unknown]
  • Modiola eriocarpa G.Don [unknown]
  • Modiolastrum jaeggianum K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Modiola caroliniana parvula R.E.Fr. [unknown]
  • Modiola caroliniana erecta Thell. [unknown]

Description

Modiola caroliniana (also called Carolina Buttonweed, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the southeastern United States, and is commonly found in wet areas, such as swamps, marshes, and along the edges of streams.

Uses & Benefits

Modiola caroliniana is used as an ornamental plant and is often used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and banks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Modiola caroliniana has small, star-shaped, white flowers that are held in small clusters. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Modiola caroliniana is a perennial native to North America. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Modiola caroliniana

Modiola caroliniana is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.

Modiola caroliniana FAQ

What is the common name of Modiola caroliniana?

Carolina mallow

What is the natural habitat of Modiola caroliniana?

Tropical and subtropical regions

What type of soil does Modiola caroliniana prefer?

Moist, well-drained soil

Species in the Modiola genus

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-2505715: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.