Malva alcea
Cut Leaf Mallow, European Mallow
Other regional names: Greater Musk Mallow +1 more
- Greater Musk Mallow
- Hollyhock
Also known as: Malva alcea var. ribifolia (Viv.) Fiori, 1926 +3 more
- Malva alcea var. ribifolia (Viv.) Fiori, 1926
- Malva bilobata Merino, 1913
- Malva cannabina J.Serres, 1856
- Malva lagascae Laz. & Turb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Malva alcea (commonly known as Cut-leaf Mallow or European Mallow) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Malvaceae family. Found natively in Temperate Asia and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Europe, Middle Europe, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Corse, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, South European Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, 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)
Canary Is., Connecticut, Finland, Great Britain, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Norway, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Québec, Rhode I., Saskatchewan, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin
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