Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
karakalensis
ID:
525803

Status:
valid

Authors:
Freyn

Source:
cmp

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 3: 1066 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525135

Common Names

  • Alcea karakalensis
  • Hollyhock
  • Karakal Hollyhock

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Synonyms

  • Althaea karakalensis B.Fedtsch. [unknown]

Description

Alcea karakalensis (also called Karakal 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 karakalensis 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 karakalensis is white 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Alcea karakalensis 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 karakalensis

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

Alcea karakalensis FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Alcea karakalensis?

Alcea karakalensis prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

How often should Alcea karakalensis be watered?

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

What type of soil is best for Alcea karakalensis?

Alcea karakalensis 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,

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