Malvastrum hispidum

Characteristics
Dicots
Malvastrum hispidum (Pursh) Hochr.
Hairy False Mallow; Hispid False Mallow
forb
6
**
Native TN[S2S3] KY[S2?] (State Rank) G3G5 (Global Rank)
Armaments
No
Base Flower Color
Yellow
Duration
Annual
Fruit Dehiscence
No; Yes
Fruit Type
Schizocarp
Fruit Wet/Dry
Dry
General Ecology
Terrestrial
Growth Habit
forb
Leaf Arrangement
alternate
Leaf Complexity
simple
Leaf Duration
deciduous
Leaf Fragrance
No
Leaf Type
broadleaf
Leaflet Number
0
Moisture Requirements
Xeric; Mesic
Natural Area Presence
GILES
Ovary Position
Superior
Overall Flower Symmetry
Actinomorphic
Parent Rock
Calcareous; Dolomite; Limestone
Perianth Present
Yes
Soil Composition
Mineral
Soil pH
Alkaline
Unconsolidated Rock
Yes
Woody Herbaceous
Herbaceous
Classification
Malvales
Malvastrum hispidum (Pursh) Hochr. - Hairy False Mallow; Hispid False Mallow
Species Distribution Map

This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.

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  • Southeastern Plains
    • Blackland Prarie
  • Blue Ridge Mountains
  • Ridge and Valley
  • Cumberland Plateau
  • Cumberland Mountains
  • Allegheny Plateau
  • Interior Plateau
    • Bluegrass Region
    • Nashville Basin
    • Pennyroyal Karst Plain
    • Western Highland Rim
    • Eastern Highland Rim
  • Interior River Valleys and Hills
    • Shawnee / Caseyville Hills
  • Mississippi Alluvial Plain
  • Mississippi Valley Loess Plains
Synonyms
Specimens and Distribution

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Range of years during which specimens were collected:

Plant Photos
Malvastrum hispidum - 19
Malvastrum hispidum - Theo Witsell