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Malva occidentalis

Malva occidentalis (S.Watson) M.F.Ray
Malva occidentalis
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Malva occidentalis (S.Watson) M.F.Ray is a species in the genus Malva, belonging to the family Malvaceae. It is native to the Mexican Pacific Islands and the northwest region of Mexico. The species was formally described in 1998.

Description

Malva occidentalis is a member of the Malvaceae family, commonly known as the mallow family. It is found in the Mexican Pacific Islands and the northwest part of Mexico. This species was first published in 1998 under the authorship of M.F.Ray, based on earlier work by S.Watson.

Distribution

Mexican Pacific Is. · Mexico Northwest

Synonyms

Lavatera insularisLavatera occidentalisSaviniona occidentalisSaviniona insularisAlthaea insularisAlthaea occidentalis

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