Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
heterophylla
ID:
450116

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.Riedl

Source:
ksu

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 120: 9 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449448

Common Names

  • Variegated Malvalthaea
  • Cheeses
  • Garden Cheese

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Description

Malvalthaea heterophylla (also called Variable-Leaved Mallow, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in moist habitats, such as marshes and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Malvalthaea heterophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves can be used as a salad green. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Malvalthaea heterophylla has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malvalthaea heterophylla is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed in spring or by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Malvalthaea heterophylla

Malvalthaea heterophylla is native to South Africa.

Malvalthaea heterophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Malvalthaea heterophylla?

Malvalthaea heterophylla

What is the common name of Malvalthaea heterophylla?

Variable-leaved Malvalthaea

What is the natural habitat of Malvalthaea heterophylla?

It is native to South America

Species in the Malvalthaea genus

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,

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