Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pisidica
ID:
525841

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hub.-Mor.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 27: 216 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525173

Common Names

  • Alcea pisidica
  • Pisidica Alcea
  • Pisidica Hollyhock

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Description

Alcea pisidica (also called 'Pisidian Hollyhock', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has large, lobed leaves and large, pink flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Alcea pisidica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat skin diseases and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alcea pisidica is a white, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have five petals.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alcea pisidica 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 pisidica

Alcea pisidica is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in the wild in the mountainous regions of the region.

Alcea pisidica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alcea pisidica?

Alcea pisidica

What is the common name of Alcea pisidica?

Pisidian Hollyhock

What is the natural habitat of Alcea pisidica?

Dry, rocky slopes and cliffs

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,