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Malva acerifolia

Malva acerifolia (Cav.) Alef.
Malva acerifolia
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Malva acerifolia (Cav.) Alef. is a shrub in the Malvaceae family, native to the Canary Islands. It is also known by the synonyms Lavatera acerifolia and Malva canariensis. The species was first described in 1862.

Description

Malva acerifolia is a member of the Malvaceae family and is endemic to the Canary Islands. It is a shrub that has been classified under the genus Malva. The plant is recognized by the synonyms Lavatera acerifolia and Malva canariensis. The species was formally published in 1862.

Distribution

Canary Is.

Synonyms

Lavatera acerifoliaLavatera phoeniceaMalva canariensisSaviniona acerifoliaAlthaea acerifoliaLavatera acerifolia var. hariensis

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