Malope

Malope
Malope trifida
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Malvaceae
Subfamily: Malvoideae
Tribe: Malveae
Genus: Malope
L., 1753
Species

See text

Synonyms

Malacoides Fabr.

Malope is a genus in the family (Malvaceae). It includes four species native to the Mediterranean basin countries of southern Europe, northwestern Africa, and Turkey. Malope trifida is often used as an ornamental plant.

Species

Four species are accepted.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Malope L." Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
  2. ↑ Pink, A. (2004). Gardening for the Million. Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation.