Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arbelensis
ID:
525763

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Hausskn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. , Suppl.: 132 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525095



Common Names

  • Alcea Arbelensis
  • Arbelensis Alcea
  • Arbelensis Alcea Tree


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Synonyms

  • Althaea arbelensis Baker f. [unknown]
  • Althaea arbelensis Bornm. [unknown]

Description

Alcea arbelensis (also called 'Arbel Hollyhock', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has large, lobed leaves and large, pink flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Alcea arbelensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and coughs.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Alcea arbelensis var. crassicaulis (I.Riedl) Pakravan
Alcea arbelensis var. pterocarpa Pakravan & Ghahr.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alcea arbelensis has white flowers with yellow centers and a diameter of 3-4 cm. The seeds are small, oval-shaped, and black. The seedlings are small and have green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alcea arbelensis is a small, deciduous shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in the summer. It is best propagated from seed. The seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist but not wet. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks.

Where to Find Alcea arbelensis

Alcea arbelensis is native to the temperate forests of the Caucasus region.

Alcea arbelensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alcea arbelensis?

Alcea arbelensis

What is the common name of Alcea arbelensis?

Arbel Marshmallow

What is the natural habitat of Alcea arbelensis?

Alcea arbelensis is native to the eastern Mediterranean region, from Turkey to Israel

Species in the Alcea genus

Alcea assadii, Alcea semnanica, Alcea tarica, Alcea abchazica, Alcea acaulis, Alcea afghanica, Alcea africana, Alcea angulata, Alcea antoninae, Alcea apterocarpa, Alcea arbelensis, Alcea aucheri, Alcea baldshuanica, Alcea biennis, Alcea calvertii, Alcea digitata, Alcea dissecta, Alcea djahromi, Alcea excubita, Alcea fasciculiflora, Alcea flavovirens, Alcea freyniana, Alcea froloviana, Alcea galilaea, Alcea ghahremanii, Alcea gorganica, Alcea grossheimii, Alcea guestii, Alcea heldreichii, Alcea hohenackeri, Alcea hyrcana, Alcea ilamica, Alcea iranshahrii, Alcea karakalensis, Alcea karsiana, Alcea kazerouni, Alcea koelzii, Alcea kopetdaghensis, Alcea kuhsanguia, Alcea kurdica, Alcea kusariensis, Alcea lavateriflora, Alcea lenkoranica, Alcea litvinovii, Alcea loftusii, Alcea longipedicellata, Alcea mazandaranica, Alcea mosulensis, Alcea mozaffarianii, Alcea nikitinii,

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2627629: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Carl Haussknecht (1838-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hausskn.' in the authors string.