Modiolastrum lateritium
Common name
trailing mallow, creeping mallow
Synonyms
Modiola lateritia ( Hook. ) K. Schum. Malvastrum lateritium (Hook.) G. Nicholson Previously shown in NZPCN as Sphaeralcea philippiana, a different species.
Family
Malvaceae
Flora category
Vascular – Exotic
Structural class
Herbs - Dicotyledons other than Composites
Conservation status
Not applicable
Brief description
A sprawling or trailing herbaceous perennial mallow, rooting at nodes.
Flower colours
Cream, Red/Pink
Propagation technique
Cuttings, rooted pieces
Year naturalised
2001
Origin
Argentina
Reason for introduction
Unknown, but probably ornamental