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malva

Malva sylvestris

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (Angola, Zimbabwe), Asia (6 countries), Europe (24 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (5 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Malva sylvestris (malva)

Names in Other Languages

French mauve sauvage

German Garten-Malve

Portuguese malva

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of malva?

The scientific name of malva is Malva sylvestris. It belongs to the genus Malva.

What is the conservation status of malva?

malva (Malva sylvestris) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does malva live?

malva is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Angola, Zimbabwe), Asia (6 countries), Europe (24 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (5 countries).. Countries include Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile.

What family does malva belong to?

malva (Malva sylvestris) belongs to the genus Malva, which is part of the taxonomic family Malvaceae.

Is malva endangered?

No, malva (Malva sylvestris) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does malva belong to?

malva (Malva sylvestris) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of malva?

The closest relatives of malva in the genus Malva include malva, malva, malva-cheirosa, malva-crespa, Cheeseweed.