Malva phoenicea
Also known as: Althaea phoenicea (Vent.) Kuntze +5 more
- Althaea phoenicea (Vent.) Kuntze
- Lavatera brachyfolia Walp.
- Lavatera coccinea F.Dietr.
- Lavatera pallida Bosse
- Navaea phoenicea (Vent.) Webb & Berthel.
- Saviniona brachyloba Webb & Berthel.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Originating in Africa, Malva phoenicea is a shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Canary Is.