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Malva pusilla

Dwarf Mallow, Low Mallow
Other regional names: Round Leaved Mallow +1 more
  • Round Leaved Mallow
  • Small Mallow
Also known as: Althaea borealis (Wallman) Alef. +14 more
  • Althaea borealis (Wallman) Alef.
  • Malva borealis Wallman
  • Malva bracteata Rchb.
  • Malva crenata Kit.
  • Malva crenata Kit. ex Sadler, 1840
  • Malva henningii Goldb.
  • Malva humifusa J.Henning
  • Malva lignescens Iljin
  • Malva minor Garsault
  • Malva pseudoborealis Schur
  • Malva repens Gueldenst.
  • Malva rotundifolia Gorter
  • Malva rotundifolia var. henningii (Goldb.) Trevir.
  • Malva rotundifolia var. leiocarpa H.Lindb.
  • Malva rotundifolia var. pusilla (Sm.) Gray
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Malvaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.

Malva pusilla (commonly known as Dwarf Mallow or Low Mallow) is an annual belonging to the Malvaceae family. Originating in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, China, Eastern Europe, Macaronesia, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Mongolia, Northeast Tropical Africa, Northern Europe, Siberia, Southeastern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Altay, Austria, Azores, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Chad, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, East Aegean Is., East European Russia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Irkutsk, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kirgizistan, Krasnoyarsk, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Mongolia, Netherlands, North Caucasus, North European Russia, Northwest European Russia, Norway, Poland, Romania, South European Russia, Sweden, Tadzhikistan, Tibet, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Tuva, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, West Siberia, Xinjiang, 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)
Alberta, Amur, Bangladesh, British Columbia, Canary Is., Cape Provinces, Colorado, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Finland, France, Free State, Great Britain, Haiti, Illinois, Iowa, Ireland, Japan, Kamchatka, Kansas, Khabarovsk, Korea, Lesotho, Magadan, Manitoba, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Namibia, Nebraska, New Brunswick, New York, North Dakota, Northern Provinces, Nova Scotia, Ogasawara-shoto, Ontario, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Primorye, Prince Edward I., Québec, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

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