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Malope

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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

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Synonyms[1]

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.[1] Malope trifida is often used as an ornamental plant.[2]

Species

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Four species are accepted.[1]

References

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  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.