Major Botanical Differences between Malva species.

Contributor:Dr. Pankaj OudhiaInteractive TableID: 1935
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Major Botanical Differences between Malva species.
CharactersMalva sylvestrisMalva verticillata var. chinensis
(1) SynonymsM. sylvestris var. mauritianaM.chinensisM.parviflora
(2) PlantHerbs or under shrubs, almost glabrous.Small annual pubescent herbs branching at the base
(3) LeavesSuborbiculor, cordate, 3-6 cm across, angled or shallowly lobed, long petioledSuborbicular or reniform cordate 2-6 cm across, crenate, usually sinuate or 5-7 angled.
(4) FlowersAxillary, Several together on long pedicles. Epicalyx lobes small, ovate; Corolla 3-4 cm across, pink-purple, petals long clawer.Axillary, Solitary or few together; Epicalyx lobes small, linear, hairy, caducous; Corolla 10-15 mm across, pink purple, petals clawed.
(5) Schizocarp6mm across6mm across
(6) MericarpReticulated at the back, two - keeled, nearly glabrousStrongly reticulated on the back 2-keeled, sometimes slightly winged or toothed.
(7) SeedBrownish - black----
(8) Flowering and fruiting timeSeptemberJanuary

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