Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
aurea
ID:
368570

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 4: 49 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000367902



Common Names

  • Golden Moltkia
  • Moltkia aurea
  • Golden-flower Moltkia


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Description

Moltkia aurea (also called Golden Moltkia, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe. It grows in dry, rocky areas, and is characterized by its white flowers and small, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Moltkia aurea is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Moltkia aurea has small, yellow, five-petaled flowers that are arranged in small, dense clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and are covered in short hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus arundinaceus is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Moltkia aurea

Moltkia aurea can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Moltkia aurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Moltkia aurea?

Moltkia aurea

What is the common name of Moltkia aurea?

Golden Forget-me-not

What is the natural habitat of Moltkia aurea?

It is native to the Mediterranean region.

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,