Malope trifida
Mallow Wort
Also known as: Malope ciliata F.Dietr. +5 more
- Malope ciliata F.Dietr.
- Malope grandiflora C.Morren
- Malope grandiflora F.Dietr.
- Malope malacoides var. trifida (Cav.) Paol.
- Malope malacoides var. trifida (Cav.) Samp.
- Malope trifida var. grandiflora Paxton
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Malope trifida (commonly known as Mallow-wort) is an annual belonging to the Malvaceae family. Indigenous to Africa and Europe, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Morocco, Portugal, Sicilia, Spain
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)
Czechoslovakia, France, Germany, Great Britain, South European Russia, Uzbekistan