Althaea damascena - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mouterde
Source:
cmp
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 109: 198 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000528932
Common Names
- Althaea damascena
- Damascus Althaea
- Damascena Althaea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Althaea damascena (also called Damascus Marshmallow, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves, and its flowers are white or pink in color. It prefers moist soil and can be found in areas of disturbed vegetation, such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Althaea damascena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Althaea damascena is small, white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, thin and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Althaea damascena is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a moist soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Althaea damascena
Althaea damascena can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Althaea damascena FAQ
What is the scientific name of Althaea damascena?
Althaea damascena
What is the common name of Althaea damascena?
Damask Althaea
What is the family of Althaea damascena?
Malvaceae
Species in the Althaea genus
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-2631525: Based on the initial data import
Paul Mouterde (1892-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mouterde' in the authors string.