Species
Modiolastrum lateritium
Common Name(s)
Trailing mallow, creeping mallow
Authority
Modiolastrum lateritium (Hook.) Krapov.
Family
Malvaceae
Brief Description
A sprawling or trailing herbaceous perennial mallow, rooting at nodes.
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Herbs other than Composites
Synonyms
Modiola lateritia ( Hook. ) K. Schum.
Malvastrum lateritium (Hook.) G. Nicholson
Previously shown in NZPCN as Sphaeralcea philippiana, a different species.
Flower Colours
Cream,Red / Pink
Propagation Technique
Cuttings, rooted pieces
Year Naturalised
2001
Origin
Argentina
Reason for Introduction
Unknown, but probably ornamental
This page last updated on 12 Apr 2018