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Index of Plant Families (6 families in this page)

BOMBACACEAE
Bombax
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CRASSULACEAE
Stonecrop
Click to go to the CRASSULACEAE family.
EUPHORBIACEAE
Spurge
Click to go to the EUPHORBIACEAE family.
MALVACEAE
Mallow
Click to go to the MALVACEAE family.
PITTOSPORACEAE
Pittosporum
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STERCULIACEAE
Cacao
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BOMBACACEAE

Bombax Family

 Description text for this family is under progress and unavailable at the moment ...
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Ceiba speciosa
(A.St.-Hil. A.Juss. & Cambess.) Ravenna

Floss-silk Tree No Name Spring Ceiba speciosa / Floss-silk Tree Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Chorisia speciosa
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)




CRASSULACEAE

Stonecrop Family

 Description text for this family is under progress and unavailable at the moment ...
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Aeonium arboreum
(L.) Webb & Berthelot

Tree House-Leek,
Tree Aeonium,
Purple Aeonium 		Kalluwa,
Siġret Il-kalli 		Dec-Feb Aeonium arboreum / Tree House-Leek Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Sempervivum arboreum
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: NanoPHANEROPHYTE (Small trees / Large shrubs)
Crassula tillaea
Lester-Garland

Mossy Stonecrop,
Moss Pygmyweed 		No Name Jan-Mar Crassula tillaea / Mossy Stonecrop -
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Crassula muscosa
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Crassula vaillantii
(Willdenow) Roth

Narrow-leaved Mossy Stonecrop No Name Feb-Apr Crassula vaillantii / Narrow-leaved Mossy Stonecrop Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Bulliarda vaillantii
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Kalanchoe daigremontiana
Raym.-Hamet & H.Perrier

Devil's Backbone,
Alligator's Plant,
Mexican Hat Plant 		No Name ? Kalanchoe daigremontiana / Devil's Backbone Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Bryophyllum daigremontianum
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: CHAMEOPHYTE (Subshrubs)
Kalanchoe delagoensis
Eckl. & Zeyh.

Mother Of Millions,
Mother Of Thousands,
Chandelier Plant 		No Name ? Kalanchoe delagoensis / Mother of Millions Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Bryophyllum tubiflorum
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: CHAMEOPHYTE (Subshrubs)
Sedum album
L.

White Stonecrop No Name Apr-Jul Sedum album / White Stonecrop -
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Main Synonym :
   Sedum vermiculifolium
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Although not yet protected by law, this species is very rare and should not be picked or harmed Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: CHAMEOPHYTE (Subshrubs)
Sedum caeruleum
L.

Azure Stonecrop,
Blue Stonecrop 		Beżżulet Il-baqra Mar-May Sedum caeruleum / Azure Stonecrop Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Sedum heptapetalum
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Sedum caespitosum
(Cavanilles) DC.

Broad-leaved Stonecrop No Name Mar-Apr Sedum caespitosum / Broad-leaved Stonecrop Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Sedum rubrum
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Sedum dasyphyllum
L.

Thick-leaved Stonecrop,
Corsican Stonecrop 		No Name Apr-Jul Sedum dasyphyllum / Thick-leaved Stonecrop Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Sedum burnatii
DOUBTFUL ? (It is not yet established if this species is Native or not) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: CHAMEOPHYTE (Subshrubs)
Sedum litoreum
Gussone

Coastal Stonecrop No Name Mar-May Sedum litoreum / Coastal Stonecrop Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Sedum pallidum
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Sedum rubens
L.

Red Stonecrop No Name Mar-Jun Sedum rubens / Red Stonecrop Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Sedum ibicense
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Sedum sediforme
(Jacquin) Pau

Mediterranean Stonecrop,
Pale Stonecrop 		Sedum Jun-Jul Sedum sediforme / Mediterranean Stonecrop Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Sedum altissimum
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: CHAMEOPHYTE (Subshrubs)
Sedum stellatum
L.

Starry Stonecrop No Name Mar-Jun Sedum stellatum / Starry Stonecrop Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Asterosedum stellatum
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Although not yet protected by law, this species is very rare and should not be picked or harmed Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Umbilicus horizontalis
(Gussone) DC.

Narrow Navelwort,
Pennywort 		Żokret L-għaġuża Apr-May Umbilicus horizontalis / Narrow Navelwort Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Umbilicus intermedium
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Umbilicus rupestris
(Salisbury) Dandy

Wall Navelwort Żokret L-għaġuża Apr-May Umbilicus rupestris / Wall Navelwort Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Umbilicus vulgaris
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)




EUPHORBIACEAE

Spurge Family

 The Euphorbiaceae are mostly monoecious herbs, shrubs, and trees, sometimes succulent and cactus-like, comprising one of the largest families of plants with about 300 genera and 7,500 species that are further characterized by the frequent occurrence of milky sap. The leaves are mostly alternate but may be opposite or whorled and they are simple, or compound, or sometimes highly reduced. Stipules are generally present but may be reduced to hairs, glands or spines. The flowers are unisexual and usually actinomorphic. They may be highly reduced by suppression of parts, in the extreme form consisting of a naked stamens as a male flower and a naked pistil as a female flower. A specialized type of miniature inflorescence called a cyathium occurs in about 1,500 species comprising the genera Euphorbia and Chamaesyce. The cyathium consists of a single naked pistillate flower surrounded by cymes of naked staminate flowers, each consisting of a single stamen. These flowers are all enclosed in a cup-like involucre that typically is provided with peripheral nectaries and petaloid appendages such that the whole aggregation closely resembles a single flower. In other members of the family the flowers and inflorescences are more ordinary in appearance, with male and female flowers typically bearing a 5-merous calyx and corolla of distinct segments, although the corolla is sometimes absent. In these forms the androecium most commonly consists of 5, 10 or sometimes numerous distinct or monadelphous stamens. The gynoecium of female flowers consists of a single compound pistil of typically 3 carpels, an equal number of styles or primary style branches, and a superior ovary with typically 3 locules, each bearing 1 or 2 collateral, axile-apical pendulous ovules. The fruit is usually a capsular schizocarp.
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Andrachne telephioides
L.

Andrachne Andrakne Mar-Oct Andrachne telephioides / Andrachne Detailed Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: CHAMEOPHYTE (Subshrubs)
Chrozophora tinctoria
(L.) A. Jussieu

Dyer's Litmus,
Turnsole,
Croton 		Turnasol Jun-Sep Chrozophora tinctoria / Dyer's Litmus Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Euphorbia aleppica
L.

Aleppo Spurge No Name May-Sep Euphorbia aleppica / Aleppo Spurge -
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Euphorbia chamaesyce
L.

Small Spurge Ġemmugħa May-Nov Euphorbia chamaesyce / Small Spurge Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Chamaesyce canescens
DOUBTFUL ? (It is not yet established if this species is Native or not) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule I of legal notice LN200/2011) and cannot be pruned or harmed Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Euphorbia characias
L.

Large Mediterranean Spurge Tengħud Tal-Ħaġar Jan-Apr Euphorbia characias / Large Mediterranean Spurge -
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule VI of legal notice LN311/2006) and cannot be picked or harmed Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: NanoPHANEROPHYTE (Small trees / Large shrubs)
Euphorbia dendroides
L.

Tree Spurge,
Woody Spurge 		Tengħud Tas-Siġra Dec-May Euphorbia dendroides / Tree Spurge Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule III of legal notice LN311/2006) and cannot be picked or harmed Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: NanoPHANEROPHYTE (Small trees / Large shrubs)
Euphorbia exigua var. exigua
L.

Dwarf Spurge Tenghud Irqiq Jan-May Euphorbia exigua var. exigua / Dwarf Spurge Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Euphorbia exigua var. pycnophylla
Kramer & Westra

Maltese Dwarf Spurge Tengħud Irqiq Ta' Malta Jan-May Euphorbia exigua var. pycnophylla / Maltese Dwarf Spurge Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
SUB-ENDEMIC (found only on the Maltese islands and neighbouring islands or territories) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Euphorbia helioscopia
L.

Sun Spurge Tengħud Raddiena Nov-May Euphorbia helioscopia / Sun Spurge Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Euphorbia hirsuta
L.

Hairy Spurge,
Pubescent Spurge 		No Name Jun-Aug Euphorbia hirsuta / Hairy Spurge Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Euphorbia pubescens
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This species is believed to have become extinct from our islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Euphorbia maculata
L.

Spotted Spurge,
Spotted Sandmat 		Ġemmugħa ħamra Apr-Nov Euphorbia maculata / Spotted Spurge Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Chamaesyce maculata
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Although not yet protected by law, this species is very rare and should not be picked or harmed Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Euphorbia mauritanica
L.

Smooth Creeping Milkweed,
Pencil Milk Bush 		No Name Summer Euphorbia mauritanica / Smooth Creeping Milkweed Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: CHAMEOPHYTE (Subshrubs)
Euphorbia melapetala
Gussone

Large Sicilian Spurge Tengħud Tal-Ħaġar Sqalli Jan-Apr Euphorbia melapetala / Large Sicilian Spurge Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Euphorbia characias var. melapetala
DOUBTFUL ? (It is not yet established if this species is Native or not) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule VI of legal notice LN311/2006) and cannot be picked or harmed Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: NanoPHANEROPHYTE (Small trees / Large shrubs)
Euphorbia melitensis
Parlatore

Maltese Spurge Tengħud Tax-Xagħri Nov-Jun Euphorbia melitensis / Maltese Spurge Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
ENDEMIC (found only on the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule III of legal notice LN311/2006) and cannot be picked or harmed Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: NanoPHANEROPHYTE (Small trees / Large shrubs)
Euphorbia paralias
L.

Sea Spurge Tengħud Tar-Ramel Apr-Sep Euphorbia paralias / Sea Spurge Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule III and VI of legal notice LN311/2006) and cannot be picked or harmed Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: CHAMEOPHYTE (Subshrubs)
Euphorbia peplis
L.

Purple Spurge Ġemmugħa Tar-ramel Apr-Nov Euphorbia peplis / Purple Spurge Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Chamaesyce peplis
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Although not yet protected by law, this species is very rare and should not be picked or harmed Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Euphorbia peploides
(Gouan) Rouy

Dwarf Petty Spurge Tengħud Ċkejken Tal-ġonna Jan-Apr Euphorbia peploides / Dwarf Petty Spurge Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Euphorbia peplus var. minima
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Euphorbia peplus subsp. peplus
L.

Petty Spurge,
Radium Weed,
Cancer Plant 		Tengħud Tal-ġonna Oct-Apr Euphorbia peplus subsp. peplus / Petty Spurge Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Euphorbia calabrica
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Euphorbia pinea
L.

Pine Spurge Tengħud Komuni Feb-Nov Euphorbia pinea / Pine Spurge -
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: CHAMEOPHYTE (Subshrubs)
Euphorbia pulcherrima
Willdenow

Poinsettia Punsjetta Winter Euphorbia pulcherrima / Poinsettia -
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
CASUAL ALIEN (Introduced in our islands but not invasive, hence found casually) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Euphorbia terracina
L.

Coastal Spurge Tengħud Tax-Xatt Apr-Aug Euphorbia terracina / Coastal Spurge -
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule III and VI of legal notice LN311/2006) and cannot be picked or harmed Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Mercurialis ambigua
L. fil.

No Name No Name Nov-May Mercurialis ambigua / no name Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Merculialis annua var. ambigua
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Mercurialis annua
L.

Annual Mercury,
Mercury Weed 		Burikba Nov-May Mercurialis annua / Annual Mercury Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands This plant has shown to have medicinal properties that have been scientifically tested in Malta Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Ricinus communis
L.

Castor Oil Tree,
Castor Bean 		Riġnu Mar-Oct Ricinus communis / Castor Oil Tree Detailed Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)




MALVACEAE

Mallow Family

 Description text for this family is under progress and unavailable at the moment ...
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Abutilon theophrasti
Medicus

Velvetleaf,
China Jute,
Butterprint 		No Name Jul-Nov Abutilon theophrasti / Velvetleaf Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Abutilon avicennae
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Alcea rosea
Berger

Common Hollyhock,
St. Joseph's Staff 		Bastun Ta' San Ġuzepp Apr-Jun Alcea rosea / Common Hollyhock Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Alcea ficifolia
CASUAL ALIEN (Introduced in our islands but not invasive, hence found casually) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Althaea hirsuta
L.

Hispid Marshmallow,
Rough Marshmallow,
Hairy Marshmallow 		Ħobbejża Sufija Mar-May Althaea hirsuta / Hispid Marshmallow -
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Although not yet protected by law, this species is very rare and should not be picked or harmed Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Gossypium herbaceum
L.

Levant Cotton,
Hairless Cotton,
Arabian Cotton 		Qotton Malti Jul-Sep Gossypium herbaceum / Levant Cotton Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Gossypium stocksii
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Gossypium hirsutum
L.

American Cotton,
American Upland Cotton,
Bourbon Cotton 		Qotton Ta' Gallipoli Jul-Sep Gossypium hirsutum / American Cotton Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Gossypium mexicanum
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
L.

Rose Of China,
Chinese Hibiscus,
Tropical Hibiscus 		Babiskuwa Jun-Sep Hibiscus rosa-sinensis / Rose of China -
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Lagunaria patersonii
Don

Primrose Tree,
Cow Itch Tree,
Norfolk Island Hibiscus 		No Name Apr-Jul Lagunaria patersonii / Primrose Tree Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Hibiscus patersonii
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Lavatera arborea
L.

Tree Mallow Ħobbejża Tas-siġra Mar-Jun Lavatera arborea / Tree Mallow Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Lavatera dendromorpha
DOUBTFUL ? (It is not yet established if this species is Native or not) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Lavatera cretica
L.

Cornish Mallow,
Smaller Tree Mallow 		Ħobbejża Wieqfa Feb-May Lavatera cretica / Cornish Mallow -
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Main Synonym :
   Lavatera cavanillesii
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Lavatera trimestris
L.

Rose Mallow,
Annual Mallow,
Royal Mallow 		Ħobbejża Tal-warda Kbira Apr-Jul Lavatera trimestris / Rose Mallow Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Stegia trimestris
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Malope malacoides subsp. malacoides
L.

Hairy Mallow No Name Apr-Jun Malope malacoides subsp. malacoides / Hairy Mallow -
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This species is believed to have become extinct from our islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Malva cretica
L.

Mediterranean Mallow Ħobbejża Tat-toroq Mar-May Malva cretica / Mediterranean Mallow Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Malva nicaeensis
Allioni

Southern Mallow,
Bull Mallow 		Ħobbejża Mitfija Mar-Jul Malva nicaeensis / Southern Mallow Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Malva montana
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Malva parviflora
L.

Least Mallow,
Cheeseweed Mallow 		Ħobbejża Tal-warda żgħira Mar-Jun Malva parviflora / Least Mallow Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Malva microcarpa
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Malva sylvestris
L.

Common Mallow Ħobbejża Tar-raba',
Ħobbejża Komuni 		Feb-May Malva sylvestris / Common Mallow Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Malva hirsuta
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands This plant has shown to have medicinal properties that have been scientifically tested in Malta Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Phymosia umbellata
(Cav.) G. Don

Mexican Bush Mallow No Name Spring Phymosia umbellata / Mexican Bush Mallow Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Sphaeralcea umbellata
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)




PITTOSPORACEAE

Pittosporum Family

 Description text for this family is under progress and unavailable at the moment ...
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Pittosporum tobira
(Thunberg ex Murray) Aiton f.

Japanese Mock Orange,
Shrubby Putterlick,
Japanese Cheesewood 		Pittosporum Summer Pittosporum tobira / Japanese Mock Orange Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)




STERCULIACEAE

Cacao Family

 Description text for this family is under progress and unavailable at the moment ...
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Brachychiton populneus
(Schott & Endl.) R. Br.

Kurrajong No Name Apr-Jun Brachychiton populneus / Kurrajong Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)


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