Island Mallow (Malva assurgentiflora (Kellogg) M.F.Ray)
Also classified as Lavatera assurgentiflora Kellogg.
↑Range - Expand
| Legend | Color |
| Native or Expanded | |
| Expanded or Not Present |
This tentative map is based on our own research. It may have limited data on Canada and/or Mexico, and there is some subjectivity in our assignment of plants as introduced vs. expanded. Read more in this blog post.
↑Uses
This plant is widely planted in landscaping, both as an ornamental plant and as a windbreak or hedge. It is valued for its rapid growth, drought tolerance, showy magenta flowers, and resistance to heavy wind.
↑Notes
This species is endemic to the Channel islands, but has established numerous isolated populations on the mainland, not only in California but along the west coast of Central and South America south to Chile. We have marked it as "Expanded" rather than "Introduced" because, although it was introduced across water onto the mainland, the areas where it has established include some very close to its native range.
↑Links & External Resources
• Lavatera assurgentiflora (island mallow) | USDA PLANTS Database (About This Site)
• Island Mallow | Virginia Tech Dendrology Factsheets (About This Site)
• Malva assurgentiflora | Biota of North America Project (BONAP) (About This Site)
• Malva assurgentiflora | Flora of North America (About This Site)
