Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
gypsacea
ID:
368557

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f. & Aellen

Source:
ksu

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Anz. Österr. Akad. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 87: 89 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000367889

Common Names

  • Gypsum Moltkia
  • Moltkia gypsacea
  • Gypsum-flower Moltkia

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Description

Moltkia gypsacea (also called Gypsum Moltkia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist soils in open forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Moltkia gypsacea has small, white, 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

Moltkia gypsacea is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from seed. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. It is best propagated by sowing seeds in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Moltkia gypsacea

Moltkia gypsacea can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Moltkia gypsacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Moltkia gypsacea?

Moltkia gypsacea

What is the common name of Moltkia gypsacea?

Gypsum Forget-me-not

What is the natural habitat of Moltkia gypsacea?

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,

References

Paul Aellen (1896-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aellen' in the authors string.
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:118806-1: Based on the initial data import