Alcea tarica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pakravan & Ghahr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 45: 134 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508362
Common Names
- Alcea Tarica
- Tarica Alcea
- Tarica Hollyhock
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Alcea tarica (also called Taric Alcea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has large, white flowers and deeply lobed, grey-green leaves. It is found in dry, rocky areas and on hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Alcea tarica is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Alcea tarica is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, dark green, oval-shaped seedling.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alcea tarica is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grown on in a sunny position. Cuttings can be taken in spring or early summer and should be rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Alcea tarica
Alcea tarica is native to Turkey and can be found in the forests of the eastern region.
Alcea tarica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alcea tarica?
Alcea tarica
What is the common name of Alcea tarica?
Tarica
Where is Alcea tarica found?
Central Asia
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-2606185: Based on the initial data import
Ahmad Ghahreman (1928-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ghahr.' in the authors string.
Maneegeh Pakravan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pakravan' in the authors string.