logo jbb

To reduce handling of specimens and improve their preservation, the image may not reflect the latest changes in determination.

Malvaviscus arboreus Cav.

(Malvaceae)
Collection: Villanueva-Tamayo, Boris et al. - 7090

Collection object

Herbarium stamp 45414
Preparations Excicado - 1: JBB47392; Fotografía - 1: JBB47392
Determiner Torrejano, Andrés
Determination date 2025-07-31

Collecting event

Country Colombia
State/Province Bolívar
County Cármen de Bolívar
Locality Reserca Morrocoy II, Fundación Sembrando Paz
Coordinates (verbatim) 9° 37' 12" N - 75° 5' 4" W
Latitud decimal 9.6200000
Longitud decimal -75.0844444
Elevation (in meters) 197.0000000000
Collection date 2024-10-13

Taxonomy

Kingdom Plantae
Division Tracheophyta
Superclass Angiospermae
Class Magnoliopsida
Order Malvales
Family Malvaceae
Genus Malvaviscus
Species arboreus
Species author Cav.
Scientific name Malvaviscus arboreus Cav.

Biological attributes

Phenology Floración
Vernacular names According to plataforma de nombres comunes de las plantas de Bogotá, is known as: Malvavisco, Malvito, Quesito.
Plant description Hierba erecta, hojas blancas a verde claro

Cite as

Herbario JBB en línea - Jardín Botánico José Celestino Mutis. 2025-12-03
Photo 45414 Ocurrence

Modified: 2025-09-24 19:39:28

GUID: c32aae7e-c2f5-4d4c-9edf-437a3b52c05a




Footer Bogota1 Footer Colombia Footer Bogota1

Citizen services

Contact us

  • Address Avenida Calle 63 No. 68 - 95, Bogotá D.C. NIT 860.030.197-0
    Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 8:00 to 17:00

  • Phone (+57) 601 437 7060 Ext.1068

  • herbario@jbb.gov.co
2025 Jardín Botánico de Bogotá.