About Wax Mallow
Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus arboreus var. mexicanus) is a shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family (Mallow/Hibiscus family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate simple/lobed leaves, axillary/cymose flower clusters, capsule/schizocarp/berry fruit. It is typically found in cultivated. It is native to Central & South America. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during March-July. The species is valued in traditional medicine. Its conservation status has been assessed as NE.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Malvaviscus arboreus var. mexicanus
- Genus
- Malvaviscus
- Family
- MALVACEAE
- Habit
- Shrub
- Habitat
- Cultivated
- Native to
- Central & South America
- Flowering & fruiting
- March-July
- Conservation status
- NE
Local Names
- Bengali
- লঙ্কা জবা
- Malayalam
- മൊട്ടുചെമ്പരത്തി
Malvaceae
Mallow/Hibiscus family
Wax Mallow belongs to the Malvaceae family.
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