Malvaviscus arboreus var. arboreus
Wax Mallow, Wax Mallow
Also known as: Achania cordata Nees & Mart.
- Achania cordata Nees & Mart.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Malvaviscus arboreus var. arboreus (commonly known as Wax Mallow) is a shrub or tree within the Malvaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America and South America. Within its native range, this variety is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Malvaviscus arboreus, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela
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, Assam, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Cayman Is., Chad, Cuba, Dominican Republic, East Himalaya, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., New Caledonia, Puerto Rico, Society Is., Southwest Caribbean, Sri Lanka, Texas, Thailand, Tubuai Is., Tunisia, Vanuatu, Venezuelan Antilles, Vietnam, Wallis-Futuna Is., West Himalaya, Windward Is., Zaïre
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