Malva trimestris
Royal Mallow
Also known as: Althaea trimestris (L.) Kuntze +15 more
- Althaea trimestris (L.) Kuntze
- Lavatera alba Medik.
- Lavatera althaeifolia Mill., 1768
- Lavatera altheifolia Mill.
- Lavatera grandiflora Lam.
- Lavatera grandiflora Moench
- Lavatera meonantha Link
- Lavatera pseudotrimestris Rouy ex Cout.
- Lavatera rosea Medik.
- Lavatera trimestris f. colorata Gattef. & Maire
- Lavatera trimestris L.
- Lavatera trimestris var. brachypoda Pérez Lara
- Lavatera trimestris var. genuina Cout.
- Lavatera trimestris var. malviformis Ball
- Lavatera trimestris var. moschata Batt. & Trab.
- Lavatera trimestris var. pseudotrimestris Cout.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Malva trimestris (commonly known as Royal Mallow) is an annual belonging to the Malvaceae family. Found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Baleares, Corse, East Aegean Is., France, Greece, Italy, Lebanon-Syria, Morocco, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey
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)
Baltic States, Belarus, California, Cape Provinces, Central European Russia, Connecticut, Czechoslovakia, East European Russia, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Krym, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Primorye, Romania, South European Russia, Texas, Ukraine, Vermont, Vietnam