Malvastrum clementinum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clementinum
ID:
1077420
Status:
valid
Authors:
Munz & I.M.Johnst.
Source:
tro
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 51: 296. 1924
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001076758
Common Names
- Malvastrum clementinum
- Malvastrum clementinum
- Malvastrum clementinum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Malvastrum clementinum (also called Clementine Malvastrum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has ovate leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, deserts, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Malvastrum clementinum is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Malvastrum clementinum is yellow with five petals. The seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green stems and small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Malvastrum clementinum is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is easily grown from seed, and can be propagated by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Malvastrum clementinum
Malvastrum clementinum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico and Central America.
Species in the Malvastrum genus
Malvastrum chillagoense, Malvastrum tomentosum, Malvastrum americanum, Malvastrum hispidum, Malvastrum hillii, Malvastrum guatemalense, Malvastrum coromandelianum, Malvastrum corchorifolium, Malvastrum amblyphyllum, Malvastrum aurantiacum, Malvastrum grandiflorum, Malvastrum interruptum, Malvastrum scoparioides, Malvastrum bicuspidatum, Malvastrum clementinum, Malvastrum hornschuchianum, Malvastrum spiciflorum, Malvastrum deflexum, Malvastrum ionthocarpum, Malvastrum pucarense, Malvastrum fryxellii, Malvastrum uniapiculatum, Malvastrum boyuibeanum, Malvastrum cristobalianum, Malvastrum trifidum,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-19600480: Based on the initial data import
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.
Philip A. Munz (1892-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munz' in the authors string.