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- Bushes
- Spanish Name
- Mapola, Quesito, Amapola
- Common Name
- Wax mallow
- Family
- MALVACEAE
- Grows well under partial shade at forest edges.
- The leaves of the have historically been used as an emollient.
- A decoction, produced by first mashing, then boiling the flowers to extract oils and volatile organic chemicals, is used in Mexico to treat inflammation of the digestive tract and as a
menstrual aid - Pollinated by hummingbirds
- Ornamental for outdoor gardens and ecological restoration.
PROPAGATION: Stem cuttings
Written by neighbors in the community guide. Last edited May 28, 2025.Open in Notion