Malva multiflora
Cheeseweed, Cretan Hollyhock
Other regional names: Smaller Tree Mallow
- Smaller Tree Mallow
Also known as: Althaea sylvestris (Brot.) Borbás +16 more
- Althaea sylvestris (Brot.) Borbás
- Anthema cretica (L.) Medik.
- Anthema scabra Moench
- Anthema tenoreana C.Presl
- Lavatera cavanillesii Caball.
- Lavatera cretica f. stenophylla (Willk.) Rouy
- Lavatera cretica L.
- Lavatera cretica var. acutiloba Ball
- Lavatera cretica var. genuina Pérez Lara
- Lavatera cretica var. macrantha Maire & Wilczek
- Lavatera cretica var. microphylla Pau ex Merino
- Lavatera cretica var. silvestris (Brot.) Pérez Lara
- Lavatera cretica var. stenophylla Willk. & Lange
- Lavatera empedoclis Bernardino
- Lavatera empedoclis Ucria
- Lavatera hederifolia (Vis.) Schloss. & Vuk.
- Lavatera isabellae Sennen
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or biennial.
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Malva multiflora (commonly known as Cheeseweed or Cretan-hollyhock) is an annual or biennial within the Malvaceae family. It originates in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Azores, Baleares, Canary Is., Cape Verde, Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Egypt, France, Great Britain, Greece, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Madeira, Morocco, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Selvagens, Sicilia, Sinai, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Belgium, California, Cape Provinces, Chatham Is., Ecuador, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia