Modiolastrum malvifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
malvifolium
ID:
1078509
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Griseb.) K.Schum.
Source:
tro
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. (Martius) 12(3): 277. 1891 [15 Jul 1891]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077847
Common Names
- Modiolastrum malvifolium
- Modiolastrum
- Malvifolium Modiolastrum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Modiolastrum malvifolium (also called Malva-leaved Modiolastrum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It has pink or white flowers and its leaves are ovate and lobed. It is found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Modiolastrum malvifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, dysentery, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Modiolastrum malvifolium is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have three lobes.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Modiolastrum malvifolium is a shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.
Where to Find Modiolastrum malvifolium
Modiolastrum malvifolium is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Species in the Modiolastrum 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 tro-19602674: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.