Malva neglecta
Buttonweed, Cheeseplant
Other regional names: Cheeseweed +2 more
- Cheeseweed
- Common Mallow
- Dwarf Mallow
Also known as: Malva fruticans Dorner ex Rchb. +8 more
- Malva fruticans Dorner ex Rchb.
- Malva orbiculata Pomel
- Malva rotundifolia Krok & Almq.
- Malva rotundifolia var. brachypetala Hegi
- Malva rotundifolia var. crispa Wimm. & Grab.
- Malva rotundifolia var. decipiens Asch.
- Malva rotundifolia var. intermedia Ball
- Malva rotundifolia var. perennans Post
- Malva salvitellensis V.Brig.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Malva neglecta (commonly known as Buttonweed or Cheeseplant) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant within the Malvaceae family. It originates in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Europe. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Indian Subcontinent, Macaronesia, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Central European Russia, Corse, Cyprus, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, East European Russia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kirgizistan, Krym, Morocco, Netherlands, North Caucasus, North European Russia, Northwest European Russia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Saudi Arabia, Sinai, South European Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, West Himalaya, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama, Alaska, Alberta, Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Arkansas, Bolivia, Brazil South, British Columbia, California, Cape Provinces, Chile Central, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Dominican Republic, East Himalaya, Finland, Free State, Georgia, Great Britain, Haiti, Idaho, Illinois, India, Indiana, Iowa, Ireland, Japan, Kansas, Kentucky, Korea, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Louisiana, Maine, Manitoba, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, New Zealand North, Newfoundland, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern Provinces, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Oregon, Panama, Pennsylvania, Prince Edward I., Québec, Rhode I., Saskatchewan, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tasmania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Zimbabwe