Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
baldshuanica
ID:
525768

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bornm.) Iljin

Source:
cmp

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 15: 124 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525100

Common Names

  • Alcea Baldshuanica
  • Baldshuanica Alcea
  • Baldshuanica Alcea Tree

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Synonyms

  • Althaea baldschuanica Bornm. [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Alcea baldshuanica 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alcea baldshuanica 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 baldshuanica is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Alcea baldshuanica

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

Alcea baldshuanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alcea baldshuanica?

Alcea baldshuanica

What is the common name of Alcea baldshuanica?

Baldshuan Marshmallow

What is the natural habitat of Alcea baldshuanica?

Alcea baldshuanica 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-2627633: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.
Modest Mikhailovich Ilyin (1889-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Iljin' in the authors string.