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
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.
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 Moltkia genus
Moltkia gypsacea,
Moltkia suffruticosa,
Moltkia kemal-paschii,
Moltkia angustifolia,
Moltkia petraea,
Moltkia aurea,
Moltkia caerulea,
Moltkia suffruticosa,
Moltkia petraea,
Moltkia coerulea,
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,