Genus Malvastrum
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Shrubs make up the vast majority of the genus Malvastrum, a member of the Malvaceae family, which comprises 32 taxa. It is widespread across South America, and is also natively found in North America and Australasia. It is most often linked to seasonally dry tropical and subtropical regions.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 32 taxa (23 base species, 9 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: South America (23), North America (14), Australasia (2)
- Primary Climates: Seasonally Dry Tropical (17), Subtropical (7), Desert Or Dry Shrubland (1)
- Dominant Forms: Shrubs (15), Annuals & Biennials (4), Herbaceous Perennials (2)
32 taxa found