Malvastrum tomentosum
Also known as: Malva lagascae DC.
- Malva lagascae DC.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or subshrub.
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Malvastrum tomentosum is a herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family. Naturally occurring in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Ecuador, Galápagos, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela
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