Move your mouse over image to enlarge. Barcode: CAL0000013829 Family: MALVACEAE Scientific Name: Malva sylvestris L. Collector: B.C. Banerjee Country: India Uses: Plant is a good source of carotene and calcium; mucilaginous, demulcent, and emollient, used in pulmonary and urinary infections and in external applications for inflammations and abscesses. Flowers, Flores Malvae, used for gargles and mouth washes.