Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gorganica
ID:
525793

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rech.f., Aellen & Esfand.) Zohary

Source:
cmp

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Bull. Res. Council Israel, Sect. D, Bot. 11: 227 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525125

Common Names

  • Gorgan Alcea
  • Alcea
  • Gorgan Hollyhock

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Synonyms

  • Althaea gorganica Rech.f., Aellen & Esfand. [unknown]

Description

Alcea gorganica (also called Gorgan Hollyhock, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family Malvaceae. It is native to the Caucasus and Iran, and is found in rocky and stony places, as well as in meadows and pastures. It is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant, growing up to 1.2 m tall.

Uses & Benefits

Alcea gorganica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alcea gorganica 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 gorganica 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 gorganica

Alcea gorganica is native to the Mediterranean region, from the Pyrenees to the Balkans and eastward to the Caucasus.

Alcea gorganica FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Alcea gorganica?

Alcea gorganica prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

How often should Alcea gorganica be watered?

Alcea gorganica should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.

What type of soil is best for Alcea gorganica?

Alcea gorganica prefers a light, sandy soil with good drainage.

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-2627656: Based on the initial data import
Paul Aellen (1896-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aellen' in the authors string.
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Michael Zohary (1898-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zohary' in the authors string.
Esfandiar Esfandiari (1910-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Esfand.' in the authors string.