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malva-rosa

Alcea rosea

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria, Rwanda), Asia (4 countries), Europe (29 countries), North America (Belize, Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (5 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Alcea rosea (malva-rosa)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish malva-rosa

French Passe-rose

German Gewöhnliche Stockrose

Portuguese gigantes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of malva-rosa?

The scientific name of malva-rosa is Alcea rosea. It belongs to the genus Alcea.

Where does malva-rosa live?

malva-rosa is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria, Rwanda), Asia (4 countries), Europe (29 countries), North America (Belize, Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (5 countries).. Countries include Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada.

What family does malva-rosa belong to?

malva-rosa (Alcea rosea) belongs to the genus Alcea, which is part of the taxonomic family Malvaceae.

What kingdom does malva-rosa belong to?

malva-rosa (Alcea rosea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of malva-rosa?

The closest relatives of malva-rosa in the genus Alcea include Russian hollyhock.