Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thunb.) D.M.Bates
Source:
cmp
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Gentes Herbarum 10: 363 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537255
Common Names
- Triloba Anisodontea
- Anisodontea Triloba
- Anisodontea
Synonyms
- Malva grossulariifolia Cav. [unknown]
- Malva propinqua Salisb. [unknown]
- Malveopsis grossulariifolia Kuntze [unknown]
- Malvastrum grossulariifolium sensu Gray & Harv.p.p. [deprecated]
- Malva triloba Thunb. [unknown]
- Malvastrum trilobum Garcke [unknown]
- Malva deflexa Turcz. [unknown]
Description
Anisodontea triloba (also called Pink Mallow, Pink Fairy Mallow, and Cape Mallow, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has hairy, gray-green leaves and pink flowers with yellow centers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is drought-tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Anisodontea triloba is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, including its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anisodontea triloba is a bright pink, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have five petals.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anisodontea triloba is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade and in well-drained, sandy or loamy soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Anisodontea triloba
Anisodontea triloba is native to South Africa.
Anisodontea triloba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anisodontea triloba?
Anisodontea triloba
What is the common name of Anisodontea triloba?
Three-lobed Mallow
What is the natural habitat of Anisodontea triloba?
Dry, rocky slopes and scrubland
Species in the Anisodontea genus
Anisodontea alexandri,
Anisodontea anomala,
Anisodontea biflora,
Anisodontea bryoniifolia,
Anisodontea capensis,
Anisodontea dissecta,
Anisodontea elegans,
Anisodontea fruticosa,
Anisodontea gracilis,
Anisodontea hypomadara,
Anisodontea julii,
Anisodontea malvastroides,
Anisodontea procumbens,
Anisodontea pseudocapensis,
Anisodontea racemosa,
Anisodontea reflexa,
Anisodontea scabrosa,
Anisodontea setosa,
Anisodontea theronii,
Anisodontea triloba,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus,
Abelmoschus caillei,
Abelmoschus crinitus,
Abelmoschus esculentus,
Abelmoschus ficulneus,
Abelmoschus hostilis,
Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
Abutilon berlandieri,
Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,