Malva pseudolavatera
Common name
Cretan mallow
Synonyms
Lavatera cretica, Malva linnaei
Family
Malvaceae
Flora category
Vascular – Exotic
Structural class
Herbs - Dicotyledons other than Composites
Conservation status
Not applicable
Flower colours
Violet/Purple, White
Year naturalised
1940
Origin
S. and W. Europe, N. Africa, Asia Minor
Taxonomic Notes
Long known as Lavatera cretica in New Zealand. Recently this species has been transferred to Malva by Ray (1998).
Reference
Ray, M.F. 1998: New combinations in Malva (Malvaceae: Malveae). Novon 8: 288-295.