Pericallis malvifolia is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae endemic to the Azores. It is found in coastal cliffs, ravines and interior of craters. In Santa Maria also on the side of roads and woods of Pittosporum undulatum. It appears from sea level to about 900 m (3,000 ft) altitude. It is present in Santa Maria, São Miguel, São Jorge, Pico and Faial.[2][3]

Pericallis malvifolia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Spermatophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Pericallis
Species:
P. malvifolia
Binomial name
Pericallis malvifolia
(L'Hér.) B.Nord.

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