Malva unguiculata
Also known as: Althaea unguiculata (Desf.) Kuntze +6 more
- Althaea unguiculata (Desf.) Kuntze
- Lavatera bryoniifolia Mill.
- Lavatera olbia Sibth. & Sm.
- Lavatera olbia var. unguiculata (Desf.) Arcang., 1882
- Lavatera sphaciotica Gand.
- Lavatera tomentosa Dum.Cours.
- Lavatera unguiculata Desf.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, Malva unguiculata is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Malvaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Greece, Kriti, Libya, Palestine, Sicilia, Turkey