Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
MALVAVISCUS Fabricius, Enum. 155. 1759.
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TYPE: Malvaviscus arboreus Cavanilles (Hibiscus malvaviscus Linnaeus)
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii | TEXAS WAXMALLOW | Not Native FAC (NWPL) | ||
| Malvaviscus penduliflorus | MAZAPAN; TURKSCAP MALLOW | Not Native FAC (NWPL) |
[Family identification key]
1. Leaf blade mostly broadly ovate, cordate at the base, conspicuously stellate-pubescent on the lower surface
1. Leaf blade mostly ovate-lanceolate to lanceolate, truncate to broadly cuneate at the base, glabrate on the lower surface
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achania | Achania Swartz, Prodr. 102. 1788. | TYPE: = Malvaviscus Fabricius 1759. |