Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
koelzii
ID:
525806

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.Riedl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 120: 66 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525138

Common Names

  • Alcea koelzii
  • Koelz's Hollyhock
  • Hollyhock

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Description

Alcea koelzii (also called Koelz's 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 koelzii 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 koelzii 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 koelzii is a small, deciduous shrub that grows up to 1.5 m (5 ft) tall. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in the summer. It is best propagated from seed. The seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist but not wet. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks.

Where to Find Alcea koelzii

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

Alcea koelzii FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Alcea koelzii?

Alcea koelzii prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

How often should Alcea koelzii be watered?

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

What type of soil is best for Alcea koelzii?

Alcea koelzii 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-2627669: Based on the initial data import
Ingrid Riedl: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Riedl' in the authors string.