Malesherbia tubulosa is subshrub native to central Peru.

[2] M. tubulosa can reach heights of 2 meters and has actinomorphic orange flowers.

[2] Compared to other species of Malesherbia, M. tubulosa has relatively high genetic diversity.

[3] It is a host for immature Dione (Agraulis) dodona.

[4] M. tubulosa is currently classified as endangered due to degradation of natural habitat due to urban expansion.