Malva pusilla (Malvaceae)

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Malva pusilla
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The Malva pusilla plant species is found in Europe. Introduced and locally naturalized in Britain. It is a member of the Malvaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as M. rotundifolia. L.

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Latin Name:  Malva pusilla
Family:  Malvaceae
Author:  Sm.

Known Hazards:  Although we have seen no reports of toxicity for this species, when grown on nitrogen rich soils (and particularly when these are cultivated inorganically), the leaves of some species tend to concentrate high levels of nitrates in their leaves[76]. The leaves are perfectly wholesome at all other times.

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Waste places, foreshores etc[17].

Medicinal Information: The leaves are demulcent and have occasionally been used internally in the treatment of inflammations of the digestive and urinary systems[4]. Externally they have been used as a poultice for bruises, inflammations, piles etc[4, 240]. This plant is less active than the common mallow (M. sylvestris) and the marsh mallow (Althaea officinalis)[4]. The seed is demulcent[240]. It is used in the treatment of coughs, bronchitis, ulceration of the bladder and haemorrhoids[240]. It is applied externally in the treatment of skin diseases[240].

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