Genus Malvastrum is a botanical term used to describe a group of herbaceous plants that belong to the Malvaceae family. While the term may be quite specific, there are many synonyms used to refer to these plants in different regions or languages. Some of these synonyms include:
- Althaea sect. Malvastrum
- Anoda sect. Malvastrum
- Malacothamnus sect. Malvastrum
- Sphaeralcea sect. Malvastrum
- Stemodia sect. Malvastrum
Despite the varied terminology, all of these synonyms describe the same group of plants with similar physical characteristics and growing habits. They are commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions, and are often used in traditional medicine for their therapeutic properties.