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Genus: Malva
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Eurosid II > Order: Malvales > Family: Malvaceae
About 30 species worldwide, with four species
naturalised in southern Africa and a further two species cultivated
in the region.
Species naturalised in southern Africa
List from
Plants of Southern Africa - an Online Checklist (SANBI).
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Malva aegyptia
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Malva parviflora
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Malva pusilla
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Malva verticillata (Curled mallow)
Native to north temperate regions |
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Other species, cultivated in southern Africa
List from Glen (2002).
Malva nicaeensis
Native from the Mediterranean to Russia. |
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Malva sylvestris (Common mallow)
Native to north temperate regions. |
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