Alcea ilamica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pakravan
Source:
cmp
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Rostaniha 4: 94 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525132
Common Names
- Alcea ilamica
- Hollyhock
- Ilam Hollyhock
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Alcea ilamica (also called Ilam 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 ilamica is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Alcea ilamica is white or pale pink with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alcea ilamica 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 ilamica
Alcea ilamica is native to the Mediterranean region, from the Pyrenees to the Balkans and eastward to the Caucasus.
Alcea ilamica FAQ
What are the growing conditions for Alcea ilamica?
Alcea ilamica prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
How often should Alcea ilamica be watered?
Alcea ilamica should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
What type of soil is best for Alcea ilamica?
Alcea ilamica 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-2627663: Based on the initial data import
Maneegeh Pakravan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pakravan' in the authors string.