Malva nicaeensis
Bull Mallow, French Mallow
Other regional names: Southern Mallow
- Southern Mallow
Also known as: Althaea nicaeensis (All.) Alef. +8 more
- Althaea nicaeensis (All.) Alef.
- Malva arvensis C.Presl
- Malva circinnata Vis.
- Malva circinnata Viv.
- Malva cognata Steud.
- Malva excelsa C.Presl
- Malva nicaeensis var. liocarpa Reiche
- Malva nicaeensis var. littoralis Merino
- Malva setosa Moench
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or biennial.
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Originating in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Europe, Malva nicaeensis (commonly known as Bull mallow or French Mallow) is an annual or biennial belonging to the Malvaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Indian Subcontinent, Macaronesia, Middle Asia, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Azores, Baleares, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Egypt, France, Greece, Gulf States, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kriti, Krym, Libya, Madeira, Morocco, North Caucasus, Pakistan, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Sinai, Spain, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, 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)
Alabama, Argentina Northeast, Argentina South, Belgium, California, Chatham Is., Chile Central, Chile North, Chile South, Ethiopia, Germany, Honduras, Juan Fernández Is., Kermadec Is., Mexico Southwest, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, South Australia, Tasmania, Uruguay, Victoria, Western Australia