About Malva de Caballo
Malva de Caballo (Malachra capitata) is an undershrub belonging to the Malvaceae family (Mallow/Hibiscus family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate simple/lobed leaves, axillary/cymose flower clusters, capsule/schizocarp/berry fruit. It is typically found in wastelands and swampy areas. Native to Tropical America, it is distributed across Introduced in old World. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during April-December. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Malachra capitata
- Genus
- Malachra
- Family
- MALVACEAE
- Habit
- Undershrub
- Habitat
- Wastelands and swampy areas
- Native to
- Tropical America
- Distribution
- Introduced in old World
- Flowering & fruiting
- April-December
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Hindi
- वन भिंडी Van bhindi, विलायती भिंडी Vilayati bhindi, বন ভেন্ডি
- Bengali
- বন ভিংডী Ban bhindi, বন ভেন্ডি
- Marathi
- रान भेंडी raan bhendi, रान भेंडी
Malvaceae
Mallow/Hibiscus family
Malva de Caballo belongs to the Malvaceae family.
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