Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii
Drummond's Wax Mallow, Texas Mallow
Other regional names: Turk's Cap +1 more
- Turk's Cap
- Wax Mallow
Also known as: Malvaviscus drummondii Torr. & A.Gray +1 more
- Malvaviscus drummondii Torr. & A.Gray
- Pavonia drummondii (Torr. & A.Gray) Torr. & A.Gray
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Originating in North America, Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii (commonly known as Drummond's wax-mallow or Texas-mallow) is a shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family. In its natural range, this variety typically occurs in subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Malvaviscus arboreus, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Texas
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi
Base Species & Variations