Australian-hollyhock
Malva preissiana Miq.
Malva preissiana, known as the Australian hollyhock, is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Malvaceae family. It is native to all Australian states and has also been recorded in Belgium, specifically the Walloon Region. First described in 1845 by Miq., it is commonly referred to as the native hollyhock.
Description
Malva preissiana is a member of the Malvaceae family and is found in a range of Australian states including New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, and Western Australia. It is also documented in the Walloon Region of Belgium. The plant is recognized by the common name Australian hollyhock and was first published in 1845 by Miq.
Other common names
Australian-hollyhock
Distribution
Belgium · Walloon Region · New South Wales · Northern Territory · Queensland · South Australia · Tasmania · Victoria · Western Australia
Synonyms
Lavatera plebeia var. tomentosa