Mallow Family Collection

Redvein Abutilon -Abutilon pictum-, Tandayapa region, Andean cloud forest, Ecuador, South America

Red Hibiscus flower -Hibiscus-, Windhoek, Namibia

Close-up of red hibiscus flowering

Solitary thick Baobab tree -Adansonia digitata- with strong branches, near Tulear or Toliara, Madagascar

Durian fruit, Durian tree -Durio zibethinus-, Bali, Indonesia

Thorny bark of the silk floss tree -Ceiba speciosa-, Tambopata Nature Reserve, Madre de Dios region, Peru

Pods hanging from branches of Ceiba pentandra, Kapok Tree

Ripe fruit capsules of the cotton plant -Gossypium herbaceum-

Common Mallow -Malva sylvestris-, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain

Malva neglecta engraving 1877
Encyclopedia Britannica 9th Edition Vol IV Philadelphia j.M. Stoddart & Co 1877

Cola acuminata engraving 1895
Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. Ein Nachschlagewerk des allgemeinen Wissens, 5th edition 17 volumes Bibliographisches Institut - Leipzig 1895-1897

Hibiscus plant with yellow flower, front view

Gossypium hirsutum, Upland Cotton plant

Alcea sp. Hollyhocks, upright flowering stem with palmately lobed leaves and pink flowers

Hibiscus flower -Hibiscus-, Germany

Summer meadow, Cornflower -Centaurea cyanus-, Yarrow -Achillea-, Mallow -Malva-, Yellow Daisies -Leucanthemum-, Poppy -Papaver rhoeas-

Baobab tree -Adansonia sp. - in the outback, Northern Territory, Australia
Baobab tree -Adansonia sp.- in the outback, Northern Territory, Australia

Mallow -Malva-

Tree couple, Baobab Trees -Adansonia sp. -, near Wyndham, Kimberley, Western Australia
Tree couple, Baobab Trees -Adansonia sp.-, near Wyndham, Kimberley, Western Australia

Solitary Baobab Tree -Adansonia sp. -, Kimberley, Western Australia
Solitary Baobab Tree -Adansonia sp.-, Kimberley, Western Australia

African Baobab -Adansonia digitata- in bushland, Lower Zambezi, Zambia

Woman, 45, pulling on a liana of a Kapok -Ceiba pentandra-, rainforest, Punta Uva, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica, Central America

Hibiscus flower, Mo orea, French Polynesia

Solitary tall Baobab tree -Adansonia digitata-, vast landscape near Tulear or Toliara, Madagascar

African Baobab -Adansonia digitata-, Andohahela National Park, near Fort-Dauphin or Tolagnaro, Madagascar

Mallow Zebrina -Malva sylvestris Zebrina - growing next to picket fence, Quebec Province, Canada

Red hibiscus flower -Hibiscus rosa-sinensis-, Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Flowering Hollyhock -Alcea rosea-, Bavaria, Germany

Flower-of-an-Hour -Hibiscus trionum-, Europe

Rose mallow -Hibiscus syriacus-, NRW, Germany

Green fruits on a Cocoa Tree -Theobroma cacao-, Bali, Indonesia

Red fruits on a Cocoa Tree -Theobroma cacao-, Bali, Indonesia

Stamens of a hibiscus flower -Hibiscus-, Bavaria, Germany

Musk Mallow -Malva moschata-, Burgenland, Austria

Red Hibiscus flower -Hibiscus-, Bavaria, Germany

Hibiscus Flower on Lord Howe Island
Hibiscus Flower Lord Howe Island New South Wales Australia

Mexican Hand Tree / Devil's / Monkey's Hand Tree - fallen fruits. From Mexico, now widely planted
ROG-13943 Mexican Hand Tree / Devil's / Monkey's Hand Tree - fallen fruits. From Mexico, now widely planted. Chiranthodendron pentadactylon Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for

Chiranthodendron pentadactylon
Mexican Hand Tree (Chiranthodendron pentadactylon), also known as Devils hand tree or monkeys hand tree, in flower

A wild hibiscus Hibiscus trionum in fruit. Cornfield weed in SE Europe. Romania
ROG-13430 A wild hibiscus in fruit. Cornfield weed in SE Europe. Romania. Hibiscus trionum Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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The Mallow Family: A Global Tapestry of Beauty From the vibrant Redvein Abutilon in the Tandayapa region of Ecuador's Andean cloud forest to the exotic Red Hibiscus flower blooming gracefully in Windhoek, Namibia, the Mallow family showcases its captivating diversity across continents. In South America's enchanting landscapes, we find ourselves mesmerized by a close-up view of a red hibiscus flowering. Its delicate petals and vivid color evoke a sense of wonder and awe. Meanwhile, in Madagascar's arid terrain near Tulear or Toliara, stands a solitary thick Baobab tree with strong branches reaching for the sky—a testament to nature's resilience. Traveling further east to Bali, Indonesia, we encounter the Durian fruit hanging from its namesake tree. Revered as both loved and loathed for its pungent aroma and creamy texture, this tropical delight is an integral part of Indonesian culture. Venturing into Peru's Tambopata Nature Reserve reveals another member of this diverse family—the silk floss tree. Its thorny bark serves as protection while showcasing intricate patterns that captivate our senses. Nearby hangs pods from Ceiba pentandra—also known as Kapok Tree—offering shelter to countless creatures within their branches. Closer to home on Spain's Majorca island lies Common Mallow -Malva sylvestris-, adding a touch of elegance amidst picturesque landscapes. This resilient plant has been cherished since ancient times for its medicinal properties and delicate beauty. As we delve into history through engravings like Malva neglecta engraving 1877 and Cola acuminata engraving 1895, we witness humanity's fascination with these botanical wonders throughout time. Finally, returning full circle to admire yet another variation within this remarkable family—the Hibiscus plant with yellow flowers greets us with warmth and radiance from its front view.