Malcolmia flexuosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flexuosa
ID:
368961
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sm.) Sm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1831
Citation Micro:
Fl. Graec. 7: 33 (1831)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368293
Common Names
- Malcolmia flexuosa
- Flexuous Malcolmia
- Malcolmia Flexuosa
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- Cheiranthus flexuosus Sm. [unknown]
Description
Malcolmia flexuosa (also called Flexuous 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 flexuosa 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Malcolmia flexuosa sub. naxensis (Rech.f.) StorkFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Malcolmia flexuosa 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Malcolmia flexuosa is a perennial plant that is native to North America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in late summer or early fall in a cold frame. Division can be done in early spring or fall.
Where to Find Malcolmia flexuosa
Malcolmia flexuosa is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.
Malcolmia flexuosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Malcolmia flexuosa?
Malcolmia flexuosa
What type of plant is Malcolmia flexuosa?
Herbaceous annual
What is the common name of Malcolmia flexuosa?
Flexuous malcolmia
Species in the Malcolmia genus
Malcolmia hybrida, Malcolmia flexuosa, Malcolmia graeca, Malcolmia orsiniana, Malcolmia macrocalyx, Malcolmia maritima, Malcolmia africana, Malcolmia pygmaea, Malcolmia taraxacifolia, Malcolmia chia, Malcolmia circinnata, Malcolmia malcolmioides, Malcolmia flexuosa, Malcolmia doumetiana, Malcolmia komarovii, Malcolmia taraxacifolia,
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
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:286760-1: Based on the initial data import