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Cut-Leaf Mallow

Malva alcea

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (17 countries) and North America (Canada, United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇷🇴 Romania 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Malva alcea (Cut-Leaf Mallow)

Names in Other Languages

French mauve alcée

German Rosen-Malve

Similar Species in Malva

Malva assurgentiflora

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cut-Leaf Mallow?

The scientific name of Cut-Leaf Mallow is Malva alcea. It belongs to the genus Malva.

What is the conservation status of Cut-Leaf Mallow?

Cut-Leaf Mallow (Malva alcea) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Cut-Leaf Mallow live?

Cut-Leaf Mallow is found in Found across Europe (17 countries) and North America (Canada, United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Latvia, Liechtenstein.

What family does Cut-Leaf Mallow belong to?

Cut-Leaf Mallow (Malva alcea) belongs to the genus Malva, which is part of the taxonomic family Malvaceae.

What kingdom does Cut-Leaf Mallow belong to?

Cut-Leaf Mallow (Malva alcea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Cut-Leaf Mallow?

The closest relatives of Cut-Leaf Mallow in the genus Malva include Buttonweed, Cheeseweed, Cheeseweed mallow, Chinese Mallow, Dwarf Mallow.