Friedrich Alefeld

German botanist, author, and medical practitioner (1820-1872).

Friedrich Georg Christoph Alefeld (21 October 1820 – 28 April 1872) was a botanist, author, and medical practitioner. Born in Weiterstadt-Gräfenhausen, Grand Duchy of Hesse; he described a number of plant species in his published works, taking a particular interest in legumes and Malvaceae. He attempted to give a systematic treatment of German crops in one work, in addition to writing treatises on herbal baths and cultivated plants of potential usefulness. A number of his essays appeared in the botanical literature of the day. His works include: Articles in Oesterreichische Botanische Zeitsc

Abbreviations: Alef.
Occupations: writer, physician, botanist
Citizenships: Grand Duchy of Hesse
Languages: German
Dates: 1820-10-21T00:00:00Z – 1872-04-28T00:00:00Z
Birth place: Gräfenhausen
Direct attributions: 46 plants, 0 fungi
Authorship mentions: 51 plants, 0 fungi

46 plants attributed, 5 plants contributed to51 plants:

Alcea setosa (Bristly Hollyhock) (Boiss.) Alef. 1862
perennial plant species in the malvaceae family
Alcea setosa, the bristly hollyhock, is an ornamental plant in the family Malvaceae. The bristly hollyhock is native to the Levant: ranging from Crete, Turkey, Lebanon and Syria to the botanical region of Palestine (including Israel and Jordan). The part above ground of the plant withers and dies in the summer. In the winter, a rosette of leaves develops and a vertical flowering stem grows out of it. The pink flowers are numerous and large, while in the Galilee and the Carmel the flowers are darker and in the Gilboa and Samaria the flowers are lighter. In the Mount Lebanon, flowers ranging
Alcea rugosa (Russian Hollyhock) Alef. 1862
perennial plant species in the malvaceae family
Alcea rugosa, the Russian hollyhock, is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is native to Ukraine, Crimea, south European Russia, and the Caucasus, and has been introduced as a garden escapee into Wisconsin and Maryland in the United States. It is resistant to Puccinia malvacearum rust, and hardy to USDA zone 4.
Pyrola japonica (East Asian Wintergreen) Klenze ex Alef. 1856
perennial and medicinal plant species in the ericaceae family
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Apium graveolens var. secalinum (Leaf Celery) Alef. 1866
plant variety in the apiaceae family
Leaf celery (Apium graveolens Secalinum Group or Apium graveolens var. secalinum), also called Chinese celery or Nan Ling celery, is a group of cultivars of Apium graveolens cultivated in East Asian countries for their edible, flavorful stalks and leaves. The stems are thinner than those of Western celery, and curved into round, hollow stalks. Also, unlike with Western celery, the leaves are used as well as the stalks. It has a stronger taste and smell compared to celery. It is used as a flavoring in soups and sometimes pickled as a side dish.
Malva punctata (Spotted-stalked Tree-mallow) (All.) Alef. 1862
annual plant species in the malvaceae family
Malva punctata (previously known as Lavatera punctata), commonly called spotted-stalked tree-mallow or annual tree mallow, is an annual herbaceous plant belonging to the genus Malva of the family Malvaceae.
Alyogyne hakeifolia (Giord.) Alef. 1863
plant species in the malvaceae family
Alyogyne hakeifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is endemic to the southern regions of Australia. The plant is similar to a Hibiscus and was assumed to be part of that genus for many years. It is known to have been cultivated in England since the mid nineteenth century.
Alyogyne Alef. 1863
plant genus in the malvaceae family
Alyogyne is a genus of flowering plants in the family Malvaceae which are endemic to Australia. Its species were formerly in the genus Hibiscus but were split off starting in 1863 with H. hakaeifolius. In 1915 Lewton transferred H. cuneiformis and in Fryxell (1968) H. pinonianus and H. huegelii followed. A recent revision has created many new species. The name Alyogyne comes from the Greek words "alytos" (undivided) and "gyne" (female). "Gyne" referers to the styles which are female parts of a flower. In Hibiscus, the style is branched below the stigmas but in Alyogyne it is undivided. Five
Alcea striata (Desert Hollyhock) Alef. 1862
perennial plant species in the malvaceae family
Alcea striata, the desert hollyhock, is a tall hollyhock plant native between Turkey and Saudi Arabia. It is found in rocky limestone slopes, fields, roadsides, scrub, and deserts, in the elevations 0–1200 m (0–4000 ft). It can be found in Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sinai, and Turkey.
Gynatrix Alef. 1862
plant genus in the malvaceae family
Gynatrix is a genus of dioecious flowering plants in the family Malvaceae, endemic to south-east Australia. There are two species within the genus: Gynatrix pulchella (Willd.) Alef. – (Hemp bush, Aboriginal hemp), a shrub to 3 metres (9.8 ft) in height with white or cream flowers that occurs in New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. Gynatrix macrophylla N.G.Walsh – (Gippsland hemp bush), a rare shrub that occurs in eastern Victoria.
Cicer anatolicum (Anatolian Chickpea) Alef. 1861
perennial plant species in the fabaceae family
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Malva unguiculata (Bryony-leaved Tree-mallow) (Desf.) Alef. 1862
perennial plant species in the malvaceae family
Malva unguiculata, the bryony-leaved tree-mallow, is a very tall perennial tree-mallow with large pink flowers native to the East Mediterranean.
Linum amurense Alef. 1867
perennial and medicinal plant species in the linaceae family
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Alcea digitata (Fingered Hollyhock) (Boiss.) Alef. 1862
perennial plant species in the malvaceae family
Alcea digitata, the fingered hollyhock, is a tall hollyhock with large flowers native to the Middle East.
Alcea acaulis (Stemless Hollyhock) (Cav.) Alef. 1862
perennial plant species in the malvaceae family
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Gynatrix pulchella (Hemp Bush) (Willd.) Alef. 1862
plant species in the malvaceae family
Gynatrix pulchella, the hemp bush or Aboriginal hemp, is a dioecious flowering shrub in the family Malvaceae, endemic to south-east Australia. It grows to 3 metres (9.8 ft) in height and has white or cream flowers. The species occurs in New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania.
Malva phoenicea (Vent.) Alef. 1862
plant species in the malvaceae family
Malva phoenicea, often still known under the synonyms Lavatera phoenicea and Navaea phoenicea, is a large shrub of the family Malvaceae and tribe Malveae, endemic to the island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands.
Malva flava (Desf.) Alef. 1862
plant species in the malvaceae family
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Azanza lampas (Thespesia Lampas) (Cav.) Alef. 1861
plant species in the malvaceae family
Azanza lampas is an Asian shrub in the family Malvaceae and tribe Gossypieae; its native range is tropical and subtropical Asia. It has yellow flowers, grows up to 3 metres and in Vietnam it is called Tra nhỏ.
Alcea sulphurea (Boiss. & Hohen.) Alef. 1862
perennial plant species in the malvaceae family
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Alcea remotiflora (Boiss. & Heldr.) Alef. 1862
perennial plant species in the malvaceae family
Alcea remotiflora is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is native from Turkey to Iran.
Alcea kurdica (Schltdl.) Alef. 1862
perennial plant species in the malvaceae family
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Azanza Alef. 1861
plant genus in the malvaceae family
Azanza is an Asian genus of shrubs in the family Malvaceae and tribe Gossypieae. It includes two species native to tropical Asia and tropical Australia.
Ocimum basilicum var. minimum (L.) Alef. 1866
annual plant variety in the lamiaceae family
Greek basil (UK: , US: ; Ocimum basilicum var. minimum) is a flowering herb and cultivar of basil.
Malva acerifolia (Cav.) Alef. 1862
plant species in the malvaceae family
Malva acerifolia, also frequently known under the synonyms Lavatera acerifolia or Malva canariensis is a shrub endemic to the Canary Islands, belonging to the family Malvaceae.
Alcea schirazana Alef. 1862
perennial plant species in the malvaceae family
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Alcea glabrata Alef. 1862
perennial plant species in the malvaceae family
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Alcea aucheri (Boiss.) Alef. 1862
perennial plant species in the malvaceae family
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Raphanus sativus var. caudatus (Mougri) Alef. 1866
plant variety in the brassicaceae family
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Hypechusa (Vicia Sect. Hypechusa) Alef. 1860
plant genus in the fabaceae family
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Hordeum nutans Alef.
plant species in the poaceae family
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