Malva moschata

Malva moschata L.

Malva moschata

Malva moschata, commonly known as musk mallow or musk-mallow, is a herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe and southwestern Asia. It grows up to 60 cm tall with hairy stems and foliage, and produces pink saucer-shaped flowers during the summer. The leaves are alternate, palmately lobed with five to seven lobes, and the flowers have a distinctive musky odor.

Details

Order:

Malvales

Family:

Malvaceae

Genus:

Malva

Chemistry:

The plant contains various chemical compounds, including mucilage, which is a gel-like substance found in the leaves and flowers. It also contains flavonoids, anthocyanins, and other polyphenols that contribute to its medicinal properties.

Uses:

Malva moschata is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant for its attractive, scented flowers. The leaves and flowers are edible and can be added to salads. The seeds are also edible. It has been used in traditional medicine for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flowering time:

Summer

Sowing time:

Plant height:

60 cm

Flower color:

Pink

Suitable habitat:

Dry but fertile soils at altitudes from sea level up to 1,500 meters

Info

Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.

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