Major Botanical Differences between Malva species.

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Major Botanical Differences between Malva species.
CharactersMalva sylvestrisMalva verticillata var. chinensis
(1) SynonymsM. sylvestris var. mauritianaM.chinensis; M.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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