Alcea kurdica

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Althaea kurdica

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malvales, it is classified under the family Malvaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Alcea.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Alcea kurdica, possesses a specific geographical range within the Middle East. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated across the region of Western Asia. Specifically, it can be found growing within the borders of Iran. The species also extends its distribution into the territory of Iraq. Furthermore, this medicinal plant is documented to occur throughout Türkiye.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Alcea kurdica is characterized by its growth form as a herb, exhibiting a non-woody structure throughout its primary developmental stages. As a herbaceous plant, it lacks a permanent woody stem, instead focusing its energy on succulent or fibrous vegetative tissues that support its seasonal lifecycle. This non-woody habit is typical of many members of its genus, contributing to its flexible and relatively soft physical architecture.

Growth form :

herb

Woodiness :

non-woody

Physiology

The physiology of Alcea kurdica is characterized by a metabolic framework governed by the C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its carbon fixation processes and energy conversion efficiency. Under this mechanism, atmospheric carbon dioxide is primarily fixed by the enzyme Rubisco during the Calvin cycle, a process that typically occurs within the mesophyll cells. This C3 pathway influences the plant's transpiration rates and water-use efficiency, as the reliance on open stomata for CO2 uptake necessitates a physiological balance to mitigate moisture loss in its native environments. The metabolic activity and growth patterns of the plant are inherently tied to this photosynthetic strategy, influencing its nutrient assimilation, carbohydrate synthesis, and overall adaptation to its specific ecological niche.

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Alcea kurdica is centered on the production of seeds, which serve as the primary mechanism for dispersal and the establishment of new generations. The botanical characteristics of its seeds are highly uniform, showing no variance in weight across the observed samples. Specifically, the seed mass exhibits a consistent value, with a mean mass of 0.01236 g. This precision is reflected in the recorded maximum and minimum values, which both stand at exactly 0.01236 g, indicating a highly standardized seed size for this species. This lack of deviation in seed mass suggests a stabilized reproductive strategy, ensuring that each individual seed carries a predictable amount of nutrient reserves to support early germination processes.

Seed mass mean:

0.01236 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Alcea kurdica has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ANTHOCYANIN, CHLOROGENIC ACID, Coumarins, Flavonoids, Pectins.

ANTHOCYANIN

1. Scientific reports

CHLOROGENIC ACID

1. Scientific reports

Coumarins

1. Scientific reports

Flavonoids

1. Scientific reports

Pectins

1. Scientific reports

RUTIN

1. Scientific reports

TFC

1. Scientific reports

TPC

1. Scientific reports

Tannins

1. Scientific reports

apigenin

1. Scientific reports

Activities

Alcea kurdica has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.

Antibacterial

1. Scientific reports

Antioxidant

1. Scientific reports