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Malvales
A fony baobab tree (Adansonia rubrostipa), estimated to be more than 1,000 years old, in Madagascar.
Plants in the order Malvales are found in various habitats throughout much of the world. Their global distribution varies by family:1
- Malvaceae: These are largely tropical, though the family also includes plants native to temperate regions.2
- Cistaceae: Commonly known as the rock rose family, these plants are found in temperate or warm temperate areas, with a particular concentration in the Mediterranean region. Specific genera like Helianthemum grow from Europe and North Africa to Central Asia and across the Americas, while Lechea is native to the New World.2
- Muntingiaceae: This small family is native to the Neotropics.2