Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
circinnata
ID:
1037659

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
tro

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. [Boissier] 1: 227. 1867 [Apr-Jun 1867]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001036997



Common Names

  • Malcolmia circinnata
  • Circinnata Malcolmia
  • Circinnata Plant


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Description

Malcolmia circinnata (also called Round-headed Stock, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant with white flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Malcolmia circinnata is used as an ornamental plant and is also used as a ground cover in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Malcolmia circinnata has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malcolmia circinnata is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring, in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The seeds should be covered lightly with soil and watered regularly until the plants are established. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized occasionally to promote healthy growth.

Where to Find Malcolmia circinnata

Malcolmia circinnata is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

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,

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