Modiola caroliniana
American Mallow, American Mallow, Bristly Mallow
Other regional names: Bristly Fruit Mallow +5 more
- Bristly Fruit Mallow
- Bristly Fruited Mallow
- Carolina Bristlemallow
- Carolina Mallow
- Carolina Modiola
- Creeping Mallow
Also known as: Abutilodes carolinianum (L.) Kuntze +16 more
- Abutilodes carolinianum (L.) Kuntze
- Abutiloides carolinianum (L.) Kuntze
- Anoda strictiflora Steud.
- Malva caroliniana L.
- Malva caroliniana var. decumbens (Willd.) Trevir.
- Malva caroliniana var. neglecta Regel
- Malva eriocarpa DC.
- Malva hawaiensis H.Lév.
- Malva radicans Larrañaga
- Malva urticifolia Kunth
- Modanthos caroliniana (L.) Alef.
- Modanthos decumbens (Willd.) Alef.
- Modanthos eriocarpa (DC.) Alef.
- Modanthos prostrata (Cav.) Alef.
- Modanthos reptans (A.St.-Hil.) Alef.
- Modanthos urticifolia (Kunth) Alef.
- Modiola caroliniana (L.) D.Don
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Indigenous to South America, Modiola caroliniana (commonly known as American-mallow or Bristly mallow) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Malvaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Bolivia, Brazil South, Chile Central, Chile North, Chile South, Colombia, Ecuador, Juan Fernández Is., Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay
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)
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Azores, Belgium, Bermuda, California, Cape Provinces, Costa Rica, Delaware, Dominican Republic, Florida, Free State, Georgia, Germany, Great Britain, Haiti, Hawaii, Honduras, India, Iran, Jamaica, Japan, Kentucky, Korea, Louisiana, Madeira, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest, Mississippi, Morocco, New Zealand North, Norfolk Is., North Carolina, Northern Provinces, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Portugal, South Carolina, Spain, Tasmania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia