Status:
valid
Authors:
(Iljin) Iljin
Source:
cmp
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 15: 111 1949
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525152
Common Names
- Alcea litvinovii
- Litvinovii Alcea
- Litvinovii Hollyhock
Description
Alcea litvinovii (also called Litvinov'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 litvinovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Alcea litvinovii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alcea litvinovii is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Caucasus region. It is easy to propagate by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring. It is best to divide the plant every two to three years to keep it healthy.
Where to Find Alcea litvinovii
Alcea litvinovii is native to the Mediterranean region, from the Pyrenees to the Balkans and eastward to the Caucasus.
Alcea litvinovii FAQ
What are the growing conditions for Alcea litvinovii?
Alcea litvinovii prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
How often should Alcea litvinovii be watered?
Alcea litvinovii should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
What type of soil is best for Alcea litvinovii?
Alcea litvinovii 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,