Malvaviscus

Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.

Characteristics

Malvaviscus Fabr.
WAXMALLOW
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Classification

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MALVALES
Malvaviscus

Citation

MALVAVISCUS Fabricius, Enum. 155. 1759.
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TYPE: Malvaviscus arboreus Cavanilles (Hibiscus malvaviscus Linnaeus)

Species

Scientific Name Common Name Herbarium Specimens Status Photos
Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii TEXAS WAXMALLOW Not Native FAC (NWPL)
Malvaviscus penduliflorus MAZAPAN; TURKSCAP MALLOW Not Native FAC (NWPL)

[Family identification key]

1.  Leaf blade mostly broadly ovate, cordate at the base, conspicuously stellate-pubescent on the lower surface
1.  Leaf blade mostly ovate-lanceolate to lanceolate, truncate to broadly cuneate at the base, glabrate on the lower surface