Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
litvinovii
ID:
529647

Status:
valid

Authors:
Iljin

Source:
cmp

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Glavn. Bot. Sada RSFSR 5: 1 1924

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000528979



Common Names

  • Althaea litvinovii
  • Litvinovii Althaea
  • Litvinov's Althaea


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Description

Althaea litvinovii (also called Litvinov's marshmallow, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It grows up to 1.5 m in height and has a spreading habit. It prefers moist soils in sunny areas and is commonly found in wetlands, meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Althaea litvinovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Althaea litvinovii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, flat, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, wiry stems and small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Althaea litvinovii 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 litvinovii

Althaea litvinovii can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Althaea litvinovii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Althaea litvinovii?

Althaea litvinovii

What is the common name of Althaea litvinovii?

Litvinov's Marshmallow

What is the natural habitat of Althaea litvinovii?

Wetlands, ditches, and disturbed areas

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-2631568: Based on the initial data import
Modest Mikhailovich Ilyin (1889-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Iljin' in the authors string.