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Malvaceae Juss. - Mallow Family
(Abutilon albidum, Abutilon denticulatum, Abutilon dubium, Abutilon kotschyi, Abutilon nuttallii, Abutilon texense, Sida amoena, Sida denticulata, Sida gracilis, Sida kotschyi, Sida perrottetiana)
Common names: gargadan, jajaan, lowaq, Texas Indian-mallow
Extract from Wikipedia article: Abutilon fruticosum is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family known by the common names Texas Indian mallow, pelotazo, and sweet Indian mallow. It is native to Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas in the United States.
  Flower and seeds of Texas Indian-mallow (Abutilon fruticosum, Abutilon denticulatum, local name gargadan) on roadside of a road to Zubara in Al Magdah farms area, in north-western Qatar, February 22, 2014  Texas Indian-mallow (Abutilon fruticosum, Abutilon denticulatum, local name gargadan) on roadside of a road to Zubara in Al Magdah farms area, in north-western Qatar, February 22, 2014  Shoot of Texas Indian-mallow (Abutilon fruticosum, Abutilon denticulatum, local name gargadan) on roadside of a road to Zubara in Al Magdah farms area, in north-western Qatar, February 22, 2014  Texas Indian-mallow (Abutilon fruticosum, Abutilon denticulatum, local name gargadan) on roadside of a road to Zubara, north-western Qatar, February 28, 2014  Seeds of Texas Indian-mallow (Abutilon fruticosum, Abutilon denticulatum, local name gargadan) on roadside of a road to Zubara in area of Al Magdah farms in northern Qatar, May 2, 2014  Seed receptacles of Texas Indian-mallow (Abutilon fruticosum, Abutilon denticulatum, local name gargadan) on roadside of a road to Zubara in area of Al Magdah farms in northern Qatar, May 2, 2014  Yellow flower of Texas Indian-mallow (Abutilon fruticosum, Abutilon denticulatum, local name gargadan) on roadside of a road to Zubara in area of Al Magdah farms in northern Qatar, May 2, 2014  Blooming Texas Indian-mallow (Abutilon fruticosum, Abutilon denticulatum, local name gargadan) on roadside of a road to Zubara in area of Al Magdah farms in northern Qatar, May 2, 2014  Seedling of Texas Indian-mallow (Abutilon fruticosum) in a silty depression on roadside of a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms. Northern Qatar, October 24, 2015  Fruits of Texas Indian-mallow (Abutilon fruticosum, Abutilon denticulatum, local name gargadan) in a depression on roadside of a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms. Northern Qatar, November 7, 2015  Seedling of Texas Indian-mallow (Abutilon fruticosum, Abutilon denticulatum, local name gargadan) in a depression on roadside of a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms. Northern Qatar, November 7, 2015  Seedling of Texas Indian-mallow (Abutilon fruticosum, Abutilon denticulatum, local name gargadan) with flower buds in a depression on roadside of a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms. Northern Qatar, November 7, 2015  Seedling of Texas Indian-mallow (Abutilon fruticosum, Abutilon denticulatum, local name gargadan) in a depression on roadside of a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms. Northern Qatar, November 7, 2015  Texas Indian-mallow (Abutilon fruticosum, Abutilon denticulatum, local name gargadan) in a depression on roadside of a road to Zubara. Northern Qatar, November 7, 2015  Texas Indian-mallow (Abutilon fruticosum, Abutilon denticulatum, local name gargadan) near a camel fence on roadside of a road to Zubara in area of Al Magdah farms. Northern Qatar, February 13, 2016  Blooming Texas Indian-mallow (Abutilon fruticosum, Abutilon denticulatum, local name gargadan) on roadside of a road to Zubara in area of Al Magdah farms. North-western Qatar, February 20, 2016  Flower of Texas Indian-mallow (Abutilon fruticosum, Abutilon denticulatum, local name gargadan) against blue sky on roadside of a road to Zubara in area of Al Magdah farms. North-western Qatar, February 20, 2016  Texas Indian-mallow (Abutilon fruticosum, Abutilon denticulatum, local name gargadan) near a camel fence in a silty depression on roadside of a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms. Northern Qatar, February 27, 2016  Texas Indian-mallow (Abutilon fruticosum, Abutilon denticulatum, local name gargadan) eaten by goats inside a bush of Ziziphus in a silty depression near a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms. Northern Qatar, February 27, 2016  Texas Indian-mallow (Abutilon fruticosum, Abutilon denticulatum, local name gargadan) growing under protection of Ziziphus and Lycium bushes in Yoodah depression near Al Zubara Road. Northern Qatar, February 27, 2016  Blooming Texas Indian-mallow (Abutilon fruticosum, Abutilon denticulatum, local name gargadan) in Yoodah depression near Al Zubara Road. Northern Qatar, February 27, 2016 |
(Abutilon eufigarii, Abutilon figarianum, Abutilon impressum, Abutilon webbianum)
Common names: gargadan, lowaq, ragged mallow
My notes: It was previously called Abutilon figarianum.
 Velvetleaf (Abutilon pannosum var. figarianum) behind gas station on Al Sham Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, August 30, 2014  Leaves of velvetleaf (Abutilon pannosum var. figarianum) behind gas station on Al Sham Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, August 30, 2014  Bush of velvetleaf (Abutilon pannosum var. figarianum) behind gas station on Al Sham Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, September 5, 2014  Seeds of velvetleaf (Abutilon pannosum var. figarianum) collected from area behind gas station on Al Sham Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, September 8, 2014  Close up of seeds of velvetleaf (Abutilon pannosum var. figarianum) collected from area behind gas station on Al Sham Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, September 8, 2014  Leaf of velvetleaf (Abutilon pannosum var. figarianum) collected from area behind gas station on Al Sham Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, September 8, 2014  Shoot of velvetleaf (Abutilon pannosum var. figarianum) collected from area behind gas station on Al Sham Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, September 8, 2014  Fruit of velvetleaf (Abutilon pannosum var. figarianum) with seeds from area behind gas station on Al Sham Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, September 8, 2014  Bush of velvetleaf (Abutilon pannosum var. figarianum) in oasis in front of Film City in Ras Abrouq peninsula in west central coastal area, north from Zekreet. Qatar, November 14, 2014  Velvetleaf (Abutilon pannosum var. figarianum) taken from oasis in front of Film City in Ras Abrouq peninsula in west central coastal area, north from Zekreet. Qatar, November 14, 2014  Velvetleaf (Abutilon pannosum var. figarianum) with flowers and fruits taken from oasis in front of Film City in Ras Abrouq peninsula in west central coastal area, north from Zekreet. Qatar, November 14, 2014  Flowers and fruits of velvetleaf (Abutilon pannosum var. figarianum) taken from oasis in front of Film City in Ras Abrouq peninsula in west central coastal area, north from Zekreet. Qatar, November 14, 2014  Dissected flower of velvetleaf (Abutilon pannosum var. figarianum) taken from oasis in front of Film City in Ras Abrouq peninsula in west central coastal area, north from Zekreet. Qatar, November 14, 2014  Flower buds of velvetleaf (Abutilon pannosum var. figarianum) taken from area behind gas station on Al Sham Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, November 16, 2014  Close up of flower buds of velvetleaf (Abutilon pannosum var. figarianum) taken from area behind gas station on Al Sham Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, November 16, 2014  Flower of velvetleaf (Abutilon pannosum var. figarianum) in area behind gas station on Al Sham Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, November 17, 2014  Flower bud of velvetleaf (Abutilon pannosum var. figarianum) in area behind gas station on Al Sham Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, November 17, 2014  Seeds of velvetleaf (Abutilon pannosum var. figarianum) in area behind gas station on Al Sham Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, November 17, 2014  Flower bud of velvetleaf (Abutilon pannosum var. figarianum) with an ant in area behind gas station on Al Sham Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, November 17, 2014  Dry seed receptacles of velvetleaf (Abutilon pannosum var. figarianum) from area of Al Sham Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, December 23, 2014  Fruit of velvetleaf (Abutilon pannosum var. figarianum) from area of Al Sham Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, December 23, 2014  Dry seeds of velvetleaf (Abutilon pannosum var. figarianum) from area of Al Sham Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, December 23, 2014  Plant of velvetleaf (Abutilon pannosum var. figarianum) behind gas station on Al Sham Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, January 8, 2015  Bush of velvetleaf (Abutilon pannosum var. figarianum) on roadside of Dukhan Road. Qatar, February 13, 2015  Shoot of velvetleaf (Abutilon pannosum var. figarianum) on roadside of Dukhan Road. Qatar, February 13, 2015  Blooming branch of velvetleaf (Abutilon pannosum var. figarianum) taken from extension of Al Kharais Street behind gas station on Al Sham Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, April 4, 2015  Close up of a flower of velvetleaf (Abutilon pannosum var. figarianum) taken from extension of Al Kharais Street behind gas station on Al Sham Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, April 4, 2015  Flower of velvetleaf (Abutilon pannosum var. figarianum) on white background taken from extension of Al Kharais Street behind gas station on Al Sham Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, April 4, 2015  Close up of a flower of velvetleaf (Abutilon pannosum var. figarianum) on white background taken from extension of Al Kharais Street behind gas station on Al Sham Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, April 4, 2015  Flower of velvetleaf (Abutilon pannosum var. figarianum) on dark background taken from extension of Al Kharais Street behind gas station on Al Sham Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, April 4, 2015  Close up of a flower of velvetleaf (Abutilon pannosum var. figarianum) on dark background taken from extension of Al Kharais Street behind gas station on Al Sham Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, April 4, 2015  Velvetleaf (Abutilon pannosum var. figarianum) in area behind gas station on Al Sham Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, August 19, 2015  Young shoots of velvetleaf (Abutilon pannosum var. figarianum) on roadside of Dukhan Road. Shahaniya, Qatar, December 4, 2015 |
(Adansonia stanburyana, Baobabus gregorii)
Common names: baobab, Boab tree
My notes: Imported tree planted in Aspire Park.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Adansonia gregorii, commonly known as the boab, is a tree in the family Malvaceae. As with other baobabs, it is easily recognised by the swollen base of its trunk, which gives the tree a bottle-like appearance. Endemic to Australia, boab occurs in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, and east into the Northern Territory. It is the only baobab to occur in Australia, the others being native to Madagascar (six species) and mainland Africa and the Arabian Peninsula (two species).
(Bombax aculeatum, Bombax heptaphyllum, Bombax malabaricum, Bombax thorelii, Bombax tussacii, Gossampinus malabarica, Gossampinus rubra, Gossampinus thorelii, Melaleuca grandiflora, Salmalia malabarica)
Common names: kapok, red cotton tree, red silk-cotton
Extract from Wikipedia article: Bombax ceiba, like other trees of the genus Bombax, is commonly known as cotton tree. More specifically, it is sometimes known as red silk-cotton; red cotton tree; or ambiguously as silk-cotton or kapok, both of which may also refer to Ceiba pentandra.
(Bombax aculeatum, Ceiba allenii, Ceiba salmonea, Chorisia speciosa, Spirotheca allenii, Spirotheca codazziana, Spirotheca rhodostyla, Spirotheca rimbachii, Spirotheca salmonea, Spirotheca trilobata)
Common names: drunken tree, silk floss tree, toborochi tree
My notes: Imported ornamental trees. Many trees die several years after their planting in parks of Qatar.
Extract from Wikipedia article: The silk floss tree (Ceiba speciosa, formerly Chorisia speciosa), is a species of deciduous tree native to the tropical and subtropical forests of South America. It has a host of local common names, such as palo borracho (in Spanish literally "drunken stick"). It belongs to the same family as the baobab and the kapok. Another tree of the same genus, Ceiba chodatii, is often referred to by the same common names.
 Silk floss tree (Chorisia speciosa, Ceiba speciosa, baobab family) in a park of Aspire Zone. Doha, Qatar, February 18, 2011  Silk floss tree (Chorisia speciosa, Ceiba speciosa, baobab family) in a park of Aspire Zone in morning mist. Doha, Qatar, March 2, 2012  Silk floss tree (Chorisia speciosa, Ceiba speciosa, baobab family) in a park of Aspire Academy. Doha, Qatar, March 8, 2012  Rotten Silk floss tree (Chorisia speciosa, Ceiba speciosa, baobab family) in a park of Aspire Zone. Doha, Qatar, April 26, 2013  Rotten bark on Silk floss tree (Chorisia speciosa, Ceiba speciosa) in a park of Aspire Zone. Doha, Qatar, April 26, 2013  Rotten trunk of Silk floss tree (Chorisia speciosa, Ceiba speciosa) in a park of Aspire Zone. Doha, Qatar, April 26, 2013  Silk floss tree (Chorisia speciosa, Ceiba speciosa, baobab family) and Torch Hotel in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, March 29, 2014  Illuminated Silk floss tree (Chorisia speciosa, Ceiba speciosa) in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, March 29, 2014  Silk floss tree (Chorisia speciosa, Ceiba speciosa) and Torch Hotel in Aspire Park at morning dusk. Doha, Qatar, March 29, 2014  Silk floss tree (Chorisia speciosa, Ceiba speciosa) in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, March 29, 2014  Trunk of Silk floss tree (Chorisia speciosa, Ceiba speciosa) in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, November 23, 2014  Flower of Silk floss tree (Chorisia speciosa, Ceiba speciosa) in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, November 23, 2014  Blooming Silk floss tree (Chorisia speciosa, Ceiba speciosa) in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, November 23, 2014  Silk floss tree (Chorisia speciosa, Ceiba speciosa, baobab family) in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, April 9, 2015  Silk floss tree (Chorisia speciosa, Ceiba speciosa, baobab family) in Aspire Park at morning. Doha, Qatar, April 9, 2015  Trunk of silk floss tree (Chorisia speciosa, Ceiba speciosa, baobab family) in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, April 21, 2015  Silk floss tree (Chorisia speciosa, Ceiba speciosa) in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, April 29, 2015  Silk floss trees (Chorisia speciosa, Ceiba speciosa, baobab family) near a beach in Al Jassasiya, on north-eastern coast. Qatar, May 9, 2015  Silk floss tree (Chorisia speciosa, Ceiba speciosa, baobab family) planted in Al Jassasiya, on north-eastern coast. Qatar, May 9, 2015  Crown of silk floss tree (Chorisia speciosa, Ceiba speciosa, baobab family) in Aspire Park at morning. Doha, Qatar, October 22, 2015  Silk floss tree (Chorisia speciosa, Ceiba speciosa, baobab family) in Aspire Park at dusk. Doha, Qatar, October 22, 2015  Silk floss tree (Chorisia speciosa, Ceiba speciosa, baobab family) in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, March 3, 2016  Silk floss tree (Chorisia speciosa, Ceiba speciosa) in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, April 21, 2016  Silk floss tree (Chorisia speciosa, Ceiba speciosa, baobab family) in Aspire Park at dusk. Doha, Qatar, June 27, 2016 |
(Antichorus depressus, Corchorus antichorus, Corchorus humilis, Corchorus microphyllus)
Common names: Mulakhiyah al bar, rukbat al jamal, sutaih
My notes: Opened flowers were seen only once.
 Mat-forming prostrate desert plant Corchorus depressus (local names sutaih, rukbat al jamal, Mulakhiyah al bar) near Sawda Natheel Road in southern Qatar, February 11, 2014  Flower buds of Corchorus depressus in area of Uwaynat Bin Husayn (Water Well) near Simaisma. Qatar, April 18, 2014  Shoot of Corchorus depressus in area of Uwaynat Bin Husayn (Water Well) near Simaisma. Qatar, April 18, 2014  Desert plant of Corchorus depressus with flower buds and fruits in a silty depression in Al Nuaman (Naim tribe, Nuaimiya) near Zubara. Northern Qatar, March 28, 2015  Dense mat of Corchorus depressus in a silty depression in Al Nuaman (Naim tribe, Nuaimiya) near Zubara. Northern Qatar, March 28, 2015  Close up of Corchorus depressus with flower buds and fruits in a silty depression in Al Nuaman (Naim tribe, Nuaimiya) near Zubara. Northern Qatar, March 28, 2015  Shoot of Corchorus depressus with flower buds and fruits in a silty depression in Al Nuaman (Naim tribe, Nuaimiya) near Zubara. Northern Qatar, March 28, 2015  Plant of Corchorus depressus with flower buds and fruits in a silty depression in Al Nuaman (Naim tribe, Nuaimiya) near Zubara. Northern Qatar, March 28, 2015  Corchorus depressus in a silty depression in Al Nuaman (Al Numan) near Zubara. Northern Qatar, April 17, 2015  Shoot of Corchorus depressus in a depression on roadside of a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms. Northern Qatar, November 7, 2015  Creeping plant of Corchorus depressus in a depression on roadside of a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms. Northern Qatar, November 7, 2015  Shoot of Corchorus depressus with fruits in a depression on roadside of a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms. Northern Qatar, November 7, 2015  Fresh shoot of Corchorus depressus in a depression on roadside of a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms. Northern Qatar, November 7, 2015  Prostrate plant of Corchorus depressus near Dukhan Road. Shahaniya, Qatar, December 4, 2015  Mat forming plant of Corchorus depressus near Dukhan Road. Shahaniya, Qatar, December 4, 2015  Yellow flowers (rarely seen opened) of Corchorus depressus on roadside of Dukhan Highway. Ash-Shahaniyah, Qatar, December 4, 2015  Flower and fruits of Corchorus depressus on roadside of Dukhan Highway. Ash-Shahaniyah, Qatar, December 4, 2015  Blooming Corchorus depressus on roadside of Dukhan Highway. Ash-Shahaniyah, Qatar, December 4, 2015  Mat of blooming Corchorus depressus on roadside of Dukhan Highway. Ash-Shahaniyah, Qatar, December 4, 2015  Yellow flowers of Corchorus depressus on roadside of Dukhan Highway. Ash-Shahaniyah, Qatar, December 4, 2015  Corchorus depressus in flower on roadside of Dukhan Highway. Ash-Shahaniyah, Qatar, December 4, 2015  Mat of Corchorus depressus in flower on roadside of Dukhan Highway. Ash-Shahaniyah, Qatar, December 4, 2015 |
(Corchorus catharticus, Corchorus decemangularis, Corchorus longicarpus, Corchorus malchairii, Corchorus quinquelocularis)
Common names: Molokheya barria, mulakkiyah, Nalta jute, tossa jute
Extract from Wikipedia article: Corchorus olitorius, commonly known as Nalta jute, tossa jute, and Jew's mallow, is a shrub species in the family Malvaceae. It is the primary source of jute fibre. The leaves and young fruits are used as a vegetable, the dried leaves are used for tea and as a soup thickener, and the seeds are edible.
 Close up of leaves of Nalta jute (Corchorus olitorius), with lower serratures on each side prolonged into a filiform appendage, in a small vegetable garden on Ammouriya Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, June 21, 2015  Plant of Nalta jute (Corchorus olitorius) in a small vegetable garden on Ammouriya Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, June 21, 2015  Nalta jute (Corchorus olitorius) with a flower under a palm on Ammouriya Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, October 19, 2015  Back lit Nalta jute (Corchorus olitorius) under a palm on Ammouriya Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, October 19, 2015  Plants of Nalta jute (Corchorus olitorius) growing under a palm tree on Ammouriya Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, October 19, 2015  Blooming Nalta jute (Corchorus olitorius) taken from Ammouriya Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, October 19, 2015  Nalta jute (Corchorus olitorius) with a fruit taken from Ammouriya Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, October 19, 2015 |
(Corchorus aestuans, Corchorus asplenifolius, Corchorus fruticulosus, Corchorus rigidiusculus, Corchorus serrifolius, Corchorus somalicus, Corchorus triflorus)
Common names: Mulakkiyah al bar, wild jute
 Wild jute (Corchorus trilocularis) growing in caked mud in a silty depression on roadside of a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms. Northern Qatar, October 24, 2015  Wild jute (Corchorus trilocularis) with flowers in a silty depression on roadside of a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms. Northern Qatar, October 24, 2015  Shoot of wild jute (Corchorus trilocularis) in a silty depression on roadside of a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms. Northern Qatar, October 24, 2015  Wild jute (Corchorus trilocularis) in a depression on roadside of a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms. Northern Qatar, November 7, 2015  Plant of wild jute (Corchorus trilocularis) in a depression on roadside of a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms. Northern Qatar, November 7, 2015  Wild jute (Corchorus trilocularis) in a depression on roadside of a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms. Northern Qatar, November 7, 2015  Wild jute (Corchorus trilocularis) growing together with Corchorus depressus in a depression on roadside of a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms. Northern Qatar, November 7, 2015  Shoot of wild jute (Corchorus trilocularis) on white background in a depression on roadside of a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms. Northern Qatar, November 7, 2015  Seedling of wild jute (Corchorus trilocularis) in a silty depression near Al Nuaman (Numan). North-western Qatar, January 16, 2016  Seedling of wild jute (Corchorus trilocularis) in a silty depression in Al Numan (Naim tribe, Nuaman, Nuaimiya). Northern Qatar, January 29, 2016  Wild jute (Corchorus trilocularis) in a silty depression on roadside of a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms. Northern Qatar, February 6, 2016 |
Common names: wild cotton
My notes: Usually grows on hedges.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Gossypium herbaceum, commonly known as Levant cotton, is a species of cotton native to the semi-arid regions of sub-Saharan Africa and Arabia where it still grows in the wild as a perennial shrub. It is a sister-species of Gossypium arboreum.
 Bush of wild cotton (Gossypium herbaceum) found near Dar Al Salam Compound, Abu Hamour area. Doha, Qatar, May 10, 2013  Yellow flower of wild cotton (Gossypium herbaceum) found near Dar Al Salam Compound, Abu Hamour area. Doha, Qatar, May 10, 2013  Fruit (seed pod) of wild cotton (Gossypium herbaceum) found near Dar Al Salam Compound, Abu Hamour area. Doha, Qatar, May 10, 2013  Wild cotton (Gossypium herbaceum) taken Al Istiqlal Street near West Bay. Doha, Qatar, January 5, 2015  Dissected fruits of wild cotton (Gossypium herbaceum) taken Al Istiqlal Street near West Bay. Doha, Qatar, January 5, 2015  Flower of wild cotton (Gossypium herbaceum) in Al Luqta area. Doha, Qatar, March 13, 2015  Close up of a maroon flower of wild cotton (Gossypium herbaceum) in Al Luqta area. Doha, Qatar, March 13, 2015  Flower of wild cotton (Gossypium herbaceum) taken from Al Luqta area. Doha, Qatar, March 13, 2015 |
(Hibiscus boryanus, Hibiscus festalis, Hibiscus storckii)
Common names: China rose
Extract from Wikipedia article: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, known colloquially as Chinese hibiscus, China rose, Hawaiian hibiscus, and shoeblackplant, is a species of tropical hibiscus, a flowering plant in the Hibisceae tribe of the family Malvaceae, native to East Asia. It is the most widely used flower in laboratory experiments by scholars and universities to study floral characteristics.
 China rose (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) planted in Al Shamal City Park. Ruwais, Northern Qatar, November 20, 2015  Stigma of China rose (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) planted in Al Shamal City Park. Ruwais, Northern Qatar, November 20, 2015  Flower bud of orange China rose (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) planted in Al Shamal City Park. Ruwais, Northern Qatar, November 20, 2015  Red flower of China rose (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) planted in Al Shamal City Park. Ruwais, Northern Qatar, December 19, 2015  Orange half opened flower of China rose (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) planted in Al Shamal City Park. Ruwais, Northern Qatar, December 19, 2015  Orange half opened flower of China rose (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) in Al Shamal City Park. Ruwais, Northern Qatar, January 16, 2016  Close up of orange half opened flower of China rose (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) in Al Shamal City Park. Ruwais, Northern Qatar, January 16, 2016  Red flower of China rose (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) in Al Shamal City Park. Ruwais, Northern Qatar, January 16, 2016  Petals of China rose (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) on the ground in Al Shamal City Park. Ruwais, Northern Qatar, January 16, 2016  Red flower of China rose (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) planted in gardens of Sheraton Hotel in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, January 25, 2016  China rose (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) planted in a park at Al Rafiei Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, February 16, 2016 |
(Hibiscus boninensis, Hibiscus circinnatus, Hibiscus porophyllus, Hibiscus tiliaceus, Hibiscus tiliifolius, Hibiscus tortuosus, Pariti boninense, Pariti tiliaceum, Paritium abutiloides, Paritium circinnatum, Paritium elatum, Paritium tiliaceum)
Common names: balibago, beach hibiscus, bhendi, coastal cottonwood, coastal hibiscus, cottonwood hibiscus, green cottonwood, hau, kurrajong, native hibiscus, native rosella, Norfolk hibiscus, purau, sea hibiscus, sea rosemallow, vau tree, waru
Extract from Wikipedia article: Hibiscus tiliaceus is a species of flowering tree in the mallow family, Malvaceae, that is native to the Old World tropics. Common names include sea hibiscus, beach hibiscus, coastal (or coast) hibiscus, coastal (or coast) cottonwood, green cottonwood, native hibiscus, native rosella, cottonwood hibiscus, kurrajong, sea rosemallow, Norfolk hibiscus, balibago (Tagalog), bhendi (Marathi), balibago (Tagalog), waru (Indonesian), hau (Hawaiian), purau (Tahitian), and vau tree. The specific epithet, "tiliaceus", refers to its resemblance to the related Tilia species.
 Cottonwood hibiscus (sea rosemallow, Hibiscus tilliaceus) in Dahl Al Hamam Park at Al Markhiya Street. Doha, Qatar, March 21, 2016  Yellow flower of cottonwood hibiscus (sea rosemallow, Hibiscus tilliaceus) from a trimmed tree in Dahl Al Hamam Park at Al Markhiya Street. Doha, Qatar, April 12, 2016  Back lit yellow flower of cottonwood hibiscus (sea rosemallow, Hibiscus tilliaceus) in Dahl Al Hamam Park at Al Markhiya Street. Doha, Qatar, April 12, 2016  Flower of cottonwood hibiscus (sea rosemallow, Hibiscus tilliaceus) in Dahl Al Hamam Park at Al Markhiya Street. Doha, Qatar, April 12, 2016  Close up of a flower of cottonwood hibiscus (sea rosemallow, Hibiscus tilliaceus) in Dahl Al Hamam Park at Al Markhiya Street. Doha, Qatar, April 12, 2016  Cottonwood hibiscus (sea rosemallow, Hibiscus tilliaceus) with flowers in Dahl Al Hamam Park at Al Markhiya Street. Doha, Qatar, April 26, 2016  Yellow flower of cottonwood hibiscus (sea rosemallow, Hibiscus tilliaceus) in Dahl Al Hamam Park at Al Markhiya Street. Doha, Qatar, April 26, 2016 |
(Hibiscus africanus, Hibiscus dissectus, Hibiscus hispidus, Hibiscus vesicarius, Ketmia trionum, Trionum annuum)
Common names: bladder hibiscus, bladder ketmia, bladder weed, flower-of-the-hour, puarangi, shoofly, venice mallow
Extract from Wikipedia article: Hibiscus trionum, commonly called flower-of-an-hour, bladder hibiscus, bladder ketmia, bladder weed, flower-of-the-hour, modesty, puarangi, shoofly, and venice mallow, is an annual plant native to the Levant. It has spread throughout southern Europe both as a weed and cultivated as a garden plant. It has been introduced to the United States as an ornamental where it has become naturalized as a weed of cropland and vacant land, particularly on disturbed ground.
(Althaea gariepina, Althaea garipensis, Althaea laevis, Axolopha ludwigii, Dinacrusa ludwigii, Malva malwensis)
Common names: khatma
 Althaea ludwigii (local name khatma) in silty depression on roadside of a road to Zubara in area of Thaghab Al Majda. North-western Qatar, February 28, 2014  Althaea ludwigii (local name khatma) in caked mud in a depression on roadside of a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms. Northern Qatar, November 7, 2015  Seedling of Althaea ludwigii in a silty depression near Al Nuaman (Numan). North-western Qatar, January 16, 2016  Flowers of Althaea ludwigii (local name khatma) in a roadside depression of Khawzan Road. Qatar, February 20, 2016  Althaea ludwigii (local name khatma) in a roadside depression of Khawzan Road. Qatar, February 20, 2016  Leaves of Althaea ludwigii (local name khatma) in a roadside depression of Khawzan Road. Qatar, February 20, 2016  Blooming Althaea ludwigii (local name khatma) in a roadside depression of Khawzan Road. Qatar, February 20, 2016  Blooming Althaea ludwigii (local name khatma) in a roadside depression of Khawzan Road. Qatar, February 20, 2016 |
(Althaea mareotica, Althaea microcarpa, Althaea parviflora, Malva coronata, Malva cristata, Malva juvenalis, Malva mareotica, Malva microcalyx, Malva microcarpa, Malva trionoides)
Common names: Cheeseweed, khubaiza, Least Mallow, Malva flexuosa
Extract from Wikipedia article: Malva parviflora is an annual or perennial herb that is native to Northern Africa, Europe and Asia and is widely naturalised elsewhere. Common names include cheeseweed, cheeseweed mallow, Egyptian mallow, least mallow, little mallow, mallow, marshmallow, small-flowered mallow, small-flowered marshmallow and smallflower mallow. M. parviflora leaf extracts possess anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. It has a decumbent or erect habit, growing to 50 cm in height. The broad leaves have 5 to 7 lobes and are 8 to 10 cm in diameter. It has small white or pink flowers with 4 to 6 mm long petals.
 White flowers of Malva parviflora (Malva flexuosa, local name khubaiza) on a roadside of Abu Samra Road in southern Qatar, February 11, 2014  Malva parviflora (Malva flexuosa, local name khubaiza) in Trainah in southern Qatar, February 14, 2014  Malva parviflora (Malva flexuosa, local name khubaiza) on roadside of a road to Zubara in Al Magdah farms area, in north-western Qatar, February 22, 2014  Fruits of Malva parviflora (Malva flexuosa, local name khubaiza) with dodder in Trainah gardens. Southern Qatar, March 5, 2014  Mallow seedlings (Malva parviflora)(?) near Al Khor Hospital. Qatar, December 13, 2014  Smallflower mallow (Malva parviflora or may be nicaeensis) with flower buds on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya Farms. Qatar, January 16, 2015  Pink flowers of smallflower mallow (Malva parviflora or may be nicaeensis) taken from Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya Farms. Qatar, January 16, 2015  Malva parviflora (local name khubaiza) from a roadside of a road from Dukhan to Al Jumayliyah. Western Qatar, January 30, 2015  Malva parviflora (local name khubaiza) on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, February 20, 2015  Malva parviflora (Malva flexuosa, local name khubaiza) on the periphery of Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, March 14, 2015  Seedling of Malva parviflora in a silty depression near Al Nuaman (Numan). North-western Qatar, January 16, 2016  Close up of seedling of Malva parviflora in a silty depression near Al Nuaman (Numan). North-western Qatar, January 16, 2016 |
Common names: Turkcap, wax mallow
Extract from Wikipedia article: Malvaviscus arboreus is a species of flowering plant in the hibiscus family, Malvaceae, that is native to the Southeastern United States, Mexico, Central America, and South America. The specific name, arboreus, refers to the tree-like appearance of a mature plant. It is now popular in cultivation and goes by many English names including Turkcap, Turk's Turban, Wax Mallow, Ladies Teardrop and Scotchman's Purse. Its flowers do not open fully and help attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
 Flower of Turkcap (Malvaviscus arboreus) on Wadi Al Sahl Street in Lejbailat area. Doha, Qatar, April 1, 2015  Blooming Turkcap (Malvaviscus arboreus) on Wadi Al Sahl Street in Lejbailat area. Doha, Qatar, April 1, 2015  Red flower of Turkcap (Malvaviscus arboreus) taken from Wadi Al Sahl Street in Lejbailat area. Doha, Qatar, April 1, 2015  Flower of Turkcap (Malvaviscus arboreus) planted in Al Shamal City Park. Ruwais, Northern Qatar, December 19, 2015 |
(Malva spinosa, Malvinda alba, Malvinda angustifolia, Malvinda spinosa, Sida affinis, Sida alba, Sida angustifolia, Sida bicolor, Sida brachypetala, Sida carpinifolia, Sida emarginata, Sida heterocarpa, Sida milleri, Sida minor, Sida pimpinellifolia, Sida subdistans, Sida tenuicaulis, Sida truncata, Sida ulmifolia)
Common names: false mallow, Indian mallow, prickly fanpetals, prickly-mallow, prickly mallow, prickly sida, spiny sida, teaweed, thistle mallow
 Sida spinosa (Sida alba) taken from water leakage area located between Al Eithar and United Nations streets in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, June 15, 2015  Plant of Sida spinosa (Sida alba) taken from water leakage area located between Al Eithar and United Nations streets in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, June 15, 2015  Plant of Sida spinosa (Sida alba) on white background taken from water leakage area located between Al Eithar and United Nations streets in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, June 15, 2015  Sida spinosa (Sida alba) growing near a water leakage site between Al Eithar and United Nations streets in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, June 21, 2015  Plant of Sida spinosa (Sida alba) near a water leakage site between Al Eithar and United Nations streets in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, June 21, 2015  Sida spinosa (Sida alba) with flower buds in water leakage area between Al Eithar and United Nations streets in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, June 30, 2015  Shoot of Sida spinosa (Sida alba) with flower buds in water leakage area between Al Eithar and United Nations streets in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, June 30, 2015  Plants of Sida spinosa (Sida alba) near water leakage area between Al Eithar and United Nations streets in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, June 30, 2015  Plants of Sida spinosa (Sida alba) spreading near water leakage area between Al Eithar and United Nations streets in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, June 30, 2015  Plants of Sida spinosa (Sida alba) with flower buds in water leakage area between Al Eithar and United Nations streets in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, June 30, 2015  Sida spinosa (Sida alba)(?) near water leakage area between Al Eithar and United Nations streets in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, August 19, 2015  Sida spinosa (Sida alba) with a flower taken from water leakage area between Al Eithar and United Nations streets in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, October 5, 2015  Close up of Sida spinosa (Sida alba) with a flower taken from water leakage area between Al Eithar and United Nations streets in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, October 5, 2015  Plant of Sida spinosa (Sida alba) taken from water leakage area between Al Eithar and United Nations streets in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, October 5, 2015  Plant of Sida spinosa (Sida alba) near a water outlet site between Al Eithar and United Nations streets in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, November 18, 2015  Shoot of Sida spinosa (Sida alba) taken from a site between Al Eithar and United Nations streets in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, November 18, 2015  Back lit shoot of Sida spinosa (Sida alba) taken from a site between Al Eithar and United Nations streets in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, November 18, 2015  Sida spinosa (Sida alba) growing near a water leakage site between Al Eithar and United Nations streets in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, December 1, 2015  Sida spinosa (Sida alba) with black seeds taken from a water leakage site between Al Eithar and United Nations streets in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, December 7, 2015 |
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Acknowledgements
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for a possibility to participate in their field excursions and to learn about local nature.
