Malva arborea
Tree Mallow, Tree Mallow
Also known as: Althaea arborea (L.) Alef. +14 more
- Althaea arborea (L.) Alef.
- Althaea arborea (L.) Kuntze
- Anthema arborea (L.) Medik.
- Lavatera arborea L.
- Lavatera arborea subsp. variegata W.Bull
- Lavatera arborea var. berlengensis (Boiss. & Reut.) Cout.
- Lavatera arborea var. genuina (Boiss. & Reut.) Cout.
- Lavatera arborea var. lasiocalyx Sennen
- Lavatera eriocalyx Steud.
- Lavatera veneta Mill.
- Malva dendromorpha M.F.Ray
- Malva eriocalyx (Steud.) Molero & J.M.Monts.
- Malva eriocalyx Steud.
- Malva fastuosa Salisb.
- Malva veneta (Mill.) Soldano, Banfi & Galasso
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a biennial or subshrub.
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Found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, Malva arborea (commonly known as Tree mallow) is a biennial or shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Baleares, Corse, East Aegean Is., France, Great Britain, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, 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)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina South, Azores, California, Canary Is., Cape Provinces, Chile Central, Chile North, Chile South, Ecuador, Free State, Germany, Madeira, Mexico Northwest, Namibia, New Zealand North, Oregon, Peru, Tasmania, Uruguay, Venezuela