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Go to the NZFungi website for more indepth information on Puccinia malvacearum. Puccinia malvacearum

Biostatus

Present in region - Exotic

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Caption: leaves
Owner: J.A. Cooper
 

Article: Dingley, J.M. (1969). Records of plant diseases in New Zealand. New Zealand Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Bulletin 192: 298 p. Wellington:.
Notes: The rust has been introduced into New Zealand with the hosts [Althaea, Lavatera, Malva spp.], all of which are introduced species (Cunningham, 1931a). Rust and hosts are widely distributed throughout New Zealand.