Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
africana
ID:
368979

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) W.T.Aiton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew., ed. 2 [W.T. Aiton] 4: 121. 1812

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368311



Common Names

  • African Stock
  • African Rocket
  • African Wallflower


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Description

Malcolmia africana (also called African Stock, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sandy, or rocky soils, and can reach up to 40 cm in height.

Uses & Benefits

Malcolmia africana is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and flowers and is drought tolerant. It can also be used as a hedge or screen.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Malcolmia africana is a small, white, four-petaled flower. The seed is a small, dark-colored nutlet. The seedlings are thin, grass-like shoots.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malcolmia africana is a hardy annual that can be grown from seed sown directly in the garden. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Malcolmia africana

Malcolmia africana is native to Africa and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Malcolmia africana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Malcolmia africana?

Malcolmia africana

What type of plant is Malcolmia africana?

Herbaceous annual

What is the common name of Malcolmia africana?

African malcolmia

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

IPNI record: 1110921-2: Originally associated with wfo-0001418336
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2357893: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
William Townsend Aiton (1766-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Aiton' in the authors string.