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High mallow
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
(Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
(Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida
(Dicots)
Order
Malvales
(Malvales)
Family
Malvaceae
Genus
Malva
Species
Malva sylvestris
(High mallow)
Names in Other Languages
French
mauve sauvage
German
Garten-Malve
Portuguese
malva
Similar Species in Malva
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Buttonweed
Malva neglecta
Least Concern
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Cheeseweed
Malva multiflora
Not Evaluated
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Cheeseweed mallow
Malva parviflora
Not Evaluated
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Chinese Mallow
Malva verticillata
Not Evaluated
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Cut-Leaf Mallow
Malva alcea
Near Threatened
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Dwarf Mallow
Malva pusilla
Vulnerable
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French Mallow
Malva nicaeensis
Not Evaluated
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island mallow
Malva assurgentiflora
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of High mallow?
The scientific name of High mallow is Malva sylvestris. It belongs to the genus Malva.
What is the conservation status of High mallow?
High mallow (Malva sylvestris) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does High mallow live?
High mallow 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 High mallow belong to?
High mallow (Malva sylvestris) belongs to the genus Malva, which is part of the taxonomic family Malvaceae.
Is High mallow endangered?
No, High mallow (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 High mallow belong to?
High mallow (Malva sylvestris) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of High mallow?
The closest relatives of High mallow in the genus Malva include Buttonweed, Cheeseweed, Cheeseweed mallow, Chinese Mallow, Cut-Leaf Mallow.
Genus Malva — 12 Species
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Buttonweed
Malva neglecta
Cheeseweed
Malva multiflora
Cheeseweed mallow
Malva parviflora
Chinese Mallow
Malva verticillata
Cut-Leaf Mallow
Malva alcea
Dwarf Mallow
Malva pusilla
French Mallow
Malva nicaeensis
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LC
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High mallow
Malva sylvestris
island mallow
Malva assurgentiflora
Musk Cheeseweed
Malva moschata
Royal Mallow
Malva trimestris
tree mallow
Malva arborea
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