Althea
Hibiscus syriacus L.
Hibiscus syriacus, known as Althea, is a flowering plant in the Malvaceae family. Native to east Asia, it has been introduced to many regions including Europe, North America, and parts of Asia. The species name syriacus was assigned because it was collected from gardens in Syria. It is also referred to as the rose of Sharon, Korean rose, and rose mallow. Hibiscus syriacus is the national flower of South Korea and appears in the country's national anthem.
Description
Hibiscus syriacus is a member of the Malvaceae family and is widely cultivated outside its native range in east Asia. It has been documented in various regions, including the Azores, Belgium, France, Great Britain, and others. Common names include rose of Sharon, shrub althea, and Korean rose. This species was first described in 1753 by Linnaeus. In South Korea, it holds cultural significance as the national flower and is referenced in the national anthem.
Other common names
AltheaCommon HibiscusKorean HibiscusRose Of SharonRose-Of-SharonShrub AltheaShrub-AlthaeaSyrian HibiscusSyrian Ketmia
Distribution
Faial Island · São Miguel Island · TW · ZA · HR · CK · Belgium · Brussels-Capital Region · Flemish Region · Walloon Region · NU · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · IT · IQ · AT · GR · Azores · Bulgaria · Corse (Corsica) · Greece · Hungary · Italy · Madeira · Spain · Ukraine · Croatia · SE · Vermont-US
Synonyms
Ketmia syrorumKetmia arboreaKetmia syriacaAlthaea frutexHibiscus acerifoliusHibiscus arborescensHibiscus chinensisHibiscus floridusHibiscus rhombifoliusHibiscus syriacus var. micranthusHibiscus syriacus var. syriacusHibiscus syriacus var. amplissimusHibiscus syriacus var. brevibracteatusHibiscus syriacus var. chinensisHibiscus syriacus var. elegantissimusHibiscus syriacus var. grandiflorusHibiscus syriacus var. longibracteatusHibiscus syriacus var. paeoniiflorusHibiscus syriacus var. sinensisHibiscus syriacus var. totoalbusHibiscus syriacus var. violaceusHibiscus syriacus var. purpureusHibiscus syriacus var. ruberHibiscus syriacus var. albusHibiscus syriacus var. variegatusHibiscus syriacus var. marginatusHibiscus syriacus var. alboplenusHibiscus syriacus var. purpureoplenus
