Malva verticillata
Chinese mallow
(1 Page of 5)
 
The Malva verticillata plant species is found in E. Asia. A casual, occasionally established in Britain. It is a member of the Malvaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Chinese mallow.

Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses
Medicinal | Edible Uses
 
Latin Name:  Malva verticillata
Common Name:  Chinese mallow
Family:  Malvaceae
Author:  L.
 
Known Hazards:  When grown on nitrogen rich soils (and particularly when these are cultivated inorganically), the plant tends to concentrate high levels of nitrates in its leaves[76]. The leaves are perfectly wholesome at all other times.
 
Mature Height:  1.8   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Arable fields[74].

For further Malva verticillata gardening information
click on one of the blue links below
 
Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses
Medicinal | Edible Uses
 

The information above has been supplied solely via the hard work and dedication of the team at 'Plants for a Future'.
View their bibliography