Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
rosea
ID:
749439

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.A.J.Bell & L.M.Copel.) C.F.Wilkins & Whitlock

Source:
ksu

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 24: 338 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748772



Common Names

  • Androcalva rosea
  • Rose Androcalva
  • Rose Androcalva Plant


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Description

Androcalva rosea (also called 'Pink androcalva', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky areas and other grassy areas, and has small pink flowers and hairy, grey-green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Androcalva rosea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Androcalva rosea has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Androcalva rosea is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It can tolerate light frost and is drought tolerant. To propagate from seed, sow the seed in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist. To propagate from cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in late spring or early summer and root in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Androcalva rosea

Androcalva rosea is native to Southeast Asia.

Androcalva rosea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Androcalva rosea?

Androcalva rosea

What is the common name of Androcalva rosea?

Rose Androcalva

What is the natural habitat of Androcalva rosea?

Subtropical and tropical regions of Asia

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

Carolyn F. Wilkins (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.F.Wilkins' in the authors string.
Lachlan Mackenzie Copeland (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.M.Copel.' in the authors string.
Barbara Ann Whitlock (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Whitlock' in the authors string.
Stephen Andrew James Bell (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.A.J.Bell' in the authors string.