Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rosea
ID:
525851

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 687 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525183



Common Names

  • Hollyhock
  • Common Hollyhock
  • Garden Hollyhock


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Synonyms

  • Malva hortensus K.F.Schimp. & Spenn. [unknown]
  • Malva florida Salisb. [unknown]
  • Malva rosea Garsault [unknown]
  • Alcea cretica (Weinm.) Greuter [unknown]
  • Alcea ficifolia Nyman [unknown]
  • Alcea microchiton Alef. [unknown]
  • Althaea caribaea Sims. [unknown]
  • Althaea chinensis Wall. [unknown]
  • Althaea coromandelina Cav. [unknown]
  • Althaea cretica Weinm. [unknown]
  • Althaea flexuosa Sims [unknown]
  • Althaea meonantha Link [unknown]
  • Althaea mexicana Kunze [unknown]
  • Althaea microchiton Baker f. [unknown]
  • Althaea rosea Cav. [unknown]
  • Althaea sinensis Cav. [unknown]
  • Althaea sinensis Blanco [unknown]
  • Althaea rosea sinensis (Cav.) S.Y.Hu [unknown]
  • Alcea biennis cretica (Weinm.) Valdés [unknown]

Description

Alcea rosea (also called Common Hollyhock, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 1-2 m in height and has a spread of 0.5-1 m. It is found in temperate regions, in dry and moist forests, and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Alcea rosea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat skin diseases and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Alcea rosea sub. ficifolia (L.) Govaerts

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alcea rosea is a white, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have five petals.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alcea rosea is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Caucasus region. It is easy to propagate by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring. It is best to divide the plant every two to three years to keep it healthy.

Where to Find Alcea rosea

Alcea rosea is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Central Asia.

Alcea rosea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alcea rosea?

Alcea rosea

What is the common name of Alcea rosea?

Rose Hollyhock

What is the natural habitat of Alcea rosea?

Dry, rocky slopes and cliffs

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,

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