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Althaea mareotica, Althaea microcarpa, Althaea parviflora, Malva coronata, Malva cristata, Malva juvenalis, Malva mareotica, Malva microcalyx, Malva microcarpa, Malva trionoides
Cheeseweed, khubaiza, Least Mallow, Malva flexuosa
Malva parviflora is an annual or perennial herb that is native to Northern Africa, Europe and Asia and is widely naturalised elsewhere. Common names include cheeseweed, cheeseweed mallow, Egyptian mallow, least mallow, little mallow, mallow, marshmallow, small-flowered mallow, small-flowered marshmallow and smallflower mallow. M. parviflora leaf extracts possess anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. It has a decumbent or erect habit, growing 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.
Malva parviflora, also known as small-flowered mallow or cheeseweed, is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. In Qatar, it has been naturalized and is commonly found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and cultivated fields. It grows up to 30-60 cm tall, with small pink or white flowers and rounded leaves with 5-7 lobes. Studies in Qatar have reported its presence in various regions, including Doha and the northern parts of the country, where it thrives in the mild winter months.
White flowers of Malva parviflora (Malva flexuosa, local name khubaiza) on a roadside of Abu Samra Road in southern Qatar, February 11, 2014
طريق سلوى، Qatar
Malva parviflora (Malva flexuosa, local name khubaiza) in Trainah in southern Qatar, February 14, 2014Mazra`at Turayna, Qatar
Malva parviflora (Malva flexuosa, local name khubaiza) on roadside of a road to Zubara in Al Magdah farms area, in north-western Qatar, February 22, 2014Al Ghuwairiya HC St, Al-Ghuwayriyah, Qatar
Fruits of Malva parviflora (Malva flexuosa, local name khubaiza) with dodder in Trainah gardens. Southern Qatar, March 5, 2014Mazra`at Turayna, Qatar
Mallow seedlings (Malva parviflora)(?) near Al Khor Hospital. Qatar, December 13, 2014Unnamed Road, Qatar
Smallflower mallow (Malva parviflora or may be nicaeensis) with flower buds on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya Farms. Qatar, January 16, 2015Salwa Road, Qatar
Pink flowers of smallflower mallow (Malva parviflora or may be nicaeensis) taken from Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya Farms. Qatar, January 16, 2015
Malva parviflora (local name khubaiza) from a roadside of a road from Dukhan to Al Jumayliyah. Western Qatar, January 30, 2015Unnamed Road, Qatar
Malva parviflora (local name khubaiza) on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, February 20, 2015Salwa Road, Qatar
Malva parviflora (Malva flexuosa, local name khubaiza) on the periphery of Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, March 14, 2015Al Wukair Street, Qatar
Seedling of Malva parviflora in a silty depression near Al Nuaman (Numan). North-western Qatar, January 16, 2016Unnamed Road, Qatar
Close up of seedling of Malva parviflora in a silty depression near Al Nuaman (Numan). North-western Qatar, January 16, 2016Unnamed Road, QatarMalva parviflora was observed in various locations throughout Qatar, including along roadsides, in gardens, and on farms with center-pivot irrigation. The plant produced white and pink flowers, as seen on February 11, 2014, and January 16, 2015. Fruits of the plant were also observed, often accompanied by dodder, as noted on March 5, 2014. Seedlings of Malva parviflora were found in silty depressions and near hospitals, indicating the plant's ability to grow in different environments. The plant was spotted in southern, western, and north-western Qatar, suggesting its widespread presence in the country. Observations were made over a period of two years, from 2014 to 2016, with multiple sightings in Irkhaya Farms and other areas.
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