Genus Malva
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Widespread across Europe and natively found in North America, Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Australasia, the genus Malva, a member of the Malvaceae family, is a group comprising 83 taxa. Members of this group are commonly associated with subtropical and temperate regions. It features a mix of shrubs, herbaceous perennials, and annuals.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 83 taxa (62 base species, 21 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Europe (52), Africa (39), Temperate Asia (35)
- Primary Climates: Subtropical (39), Temperate (38), Desert Or Dry Shrubland (5)
- Dominant Forms: Annuals & Biennials (30), Herbaceous Perennials (23), Shrubs (22), Trees (3)
83 taxa found