Malva assurgentiflora
Island Mallow
Also known as: Althaea assurgentiflora (Kellogg) Kuntze +2 more
- Althaea assurgentiflora (Kellogg) Kuntze
- Lavatera assurgentiflora subsp. assurgentiflora
- Saviniona clementina Greene
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Malva assurgentiflora (commonly known as Island Mallow) is a shrub or tree within the Malvaceae family. It originates in North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California
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)
Cape Provinces, Chile Central, Chile North, Desventurados Is., Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, Northern Provinces, Peru
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms