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gaymallow
Scientific Name: Batesimalva
Family: Malvaceae
Category: Dicot
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Batesimalva violacea: The Purple Gaymallow
This page provides information about Batesimalva violacea, also known as Purple Gaymallow, and Lavatera thuringiaca, known as Gay Mallow or Tree Mallow.
Common Names
- Purple Gaymallow (for Batesimalva violacea)
- Gay Mallow (for Lavatera thuringiaca or Batesimalva)
- Tree Mallow, Tree Lavatera (for Lavatera thuringiaca)
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Batesimalva violacea (Rose) Fryxell
- Scientific Name: Lavatera thuringiaca Linnaeus
- Family: Malvaceae (Mallow family)
- Genus: Batesimalva Fryxell
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Althaea ambigua (de Candolle) Alefeld (for garden tree-mallow)
Distribution and Habitat
- Lavatera thuringiaca is native to eastern Europe and southwestern Asia, ranging from southern Germany and Italy to southern Russia.
- Batesimalva is native to North America, specifically the US Lower 48.
- One documented location for Batesimalva violacea is Big Bend National Park, Brewster County, Texas.
Morphological Characteristics
- Lavatera thuringiaca is sometimes called Tree Mallow due to its tree-like stance and large size. The cultivar 'Burgundy Wine' is mentioned, suggesting variations in appearance.
- Batesimalva violacea is a perennial plant.
Additional Resources
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS): ITIS Website
- NatureServe
- Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life
- BISON (Biodiversity Information Serving Our Nation): BISON Web Link
- Discover Life: Discover Life Website
- Dave's Garden: An online community for gardeners.
- Alamy: Stock photo library.