Malope
| Malope | |
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| Malope trifida | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Malvaceae |
| Subfamily: | Malvoideae |
| Tribe: | Malveae |
| Genus: | Malope L., 1735 |
| Species | |
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| Synonyms[1] | |
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Malacoides Fabr. | |
Malope is a genus in the mallow botanical family (Malvaceae). It includes four species native to the Mediterranean basin countries of southern Europe, northwestern Africa, and Turkey.[1] Malope trifida is often used as an ornamental plant.[2]
Species
Four species are accepted.[1]
- Malope anatolica Huber-Mor.
- Malope malacoides L.
- Malope rhodoleuca Maire
- Malope trifida Cav.
References
- ^ a b c "Malope L." Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ Pink, A. (2004). Gardening for the Million. Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation.