''Malva parviflora'' is an annual or perennial herb that is native to
Northern Africa
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,
Europe
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and
Asia
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and is widely naturalised elsewhere.
[ Common names include cheeseweed,][ least mallow,][ mallow,][ small-flowered mallow,][
''M. parviflora'' leaf extracts possess anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities.][Bouriche H, Meziti H, Senator A, Arnhold J"Anti-inflammatory, free radical-scavenging, and metal-chelating activities of Malva parviflora." ''Pharm Biol''. 2011 May 19;]
It has a decumbent or erect habit, growing up to 50 cm in height.[ The broad leaves have 5 to 7 lobes and are 8 to 10 cm in diameter.][ It has small white or pink flowers with 4 to 6 mm long petals.][
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References
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GBIF: Occurrence data for ''Malva parviflora''
Jepson Manual Treatment
USDA Plants Profile
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Flora of Lebanon
Flora of Malta
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