Althaea officinalis
Common Marsh Mallow, Common Marshmallow
Other regional names: European Marsh Mallow
- European Marsh Mallow
Also known as: Althaea balearica J.J.Rodr. +17 more
- Althaea balearica J.J.Rodr.
- Althaea kragujevacensis Pancic
- Althaea kragujevacensis Pancic ex Diklic & Stevan.
- Althaea multiflora Rchb. ex Regel
- Althaea officinalis subsp. indica Baker fil.
- Althaea officinalis var. laciniata Roth
- Althaea officinalis var. obtusifolia Vayr.
- Althaea officinalis var. obtusiuscula H.C.Hall ex Lej.
- Althaea officinalis var. pallida Regel & Herder
- Althaea officinalis var. rotundifolia Gray
- Althaea officinalis var. thirkeana Alef.
- Althaea officinalis var. vulgaris Alef.
- Althaea pulchra Klotzsch
- Althaea sublobata Stokes
- Althaea villosa Blatt.
- Althaea villosoides Blatt.
- Althaea vulgaris Bubani
- Malva althaea E.H.L.Krause
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, Tropical Asia, and Europe, Althaea officinalis (commonly known as Common Marsh-mallow) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Malvaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, China, Eastern Europe, Indian Subcontinent, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Siberia, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Altay, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Corse, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, East European Russia, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kirgizistan, Krasnoyarsk, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Netherlands, North Caucasus, Pakistan, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, South European Russia, Spain, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, 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)
Arkansas, Baltic States, Connecticut, Delaware, Ireland, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Brunswick, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Primorye, Québec, Switzerland, Virginia, West Himalaya, Wisconsin