Malvastrum corchorifolium
Caribbean False Mallow, False Mallow
Also known as: Malva betulina Desr. +4 more
- Malva betulina Desr.
- Malva corchorifolia Desr.
- Malvastrum cochorifolium (Desr.) Britton ex Small
- Malvastrum corchorifolium (Desr.) Urb.
- Malvastrum rugelii S.Watson
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Naturally occurring in North America and South America, Malvastrum corchorifolium (commonly known as Caribbean false mallow or False Mallow) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Malvaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Bahamas, Belize, Cayman Is., Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Florida, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, Southwest Caribbean, Turks-Caicos Is., Windward Is.
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)
Ghana, Hawaii, New York