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Malvaviscus

Malvaviscus

9.9
A group of small shrubs with bright red flowers like hibiscus from Central and South America
  • noun
  • /mælˈvævɪskəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Malvavisco
  • The Malvaviscus genus includes shrubs commonly called wax mallows for their shiny, hibiscus-like flowers.

Examples

  • Botanists discovered a new Malvaviscus species growing wild in the rainforests of Central America.

  • Gardeners in tropical regions often cultivate Malvaviscus for its bright red blooms that attract hummingbirds.

  • The Malvaviscus plant thrives in tropical climates.

  • I planted a Malvaviscus in my garden last spring.

  • The small shrub known as Malvaviscus features stunning red flowers that attract hummingbirds.

  • In tropical gardens, Malvaviscus is prized for its long-lasting blooms from spring to fall.

  • You can often find Malvaviscus thriving in warm regions, adding vibrant color to the landscape.

Synonyms

wax mallow
vsMalvaviscus
9.8

A tropical plant with bright, bell-shaped flowers like a hibiscus

is a small genus native to Central and South America
waxmallow
vsMalvaviscus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small plant with bright, bell-shaped hanging flowers like unopened hibiscus blooms

refer to the genus overall instead of focusing on unopened flower form

Surface Forms

Malvaviscus singular
Malvaviscuses plural

Etymology

Malvaviscus comes from the Latin parts malva 'mallow' and viscus 'sticky', like the English word viscous. So Malvaviscus can be thought of as a 'sticky mallow', which explains why these plants have shiny, often sticky flowers.