Chinese mallow or cluster mallow
Malva verticillata
About
Malva verticillata, also known as the Chinese mallow or cluster mallow, is a species of the mallow genus Malva in the family of Malvaceae found in East Asia from Pakistan to China. M. verticillata is an annual or biennial that grow up to 1.7 meters in high and can inhabit woodland areas of different soil types. The small, symmetrical flowers have five white, pink or red petals (0.8 cm) and thirteen or more stamens. Each flower has three narrow epicalyx bracts. The fruit is a dry, hairless nutlet. The leaves are simple and alternate.
- Family
- Malvaceae
How to use it
Cluster mallow can be used to enhance biodiversity in gardens, attracting pollinators with its vibrant flowers. Its ability to thrive in various soil types makes it a resilient choice for gardeners looking to support local ecosystems.
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Gardening tip
When planting cluster mallow, ensure to space them adequately to allow for their tall growth, which can reach up to 1.7 meters.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Malva verticillata
- Slug
- malva-verticillata
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Genus
- Malva
- Species
- verticillata
- Wikidata QID
- Q163199
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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