Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
graeca
ID:
368962

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Spruner

Source:
cmp

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 1: 71 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368294



Common Names

  • Malcolmia graeca
  • Greek Malcolmia
  • Malcolmia Graeca


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Synonyms

  • Malcolmia graeca graeca [unknown]
  • Wilckia graeca Halácsy [unknown]

Description

Malcolmia graeca (also called Greek 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 graeca 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 graeca sub. bicolor (Boiss. & Heldr.) Stork
Malcolmia graeca sub. hydraea (Heldr. & Hal.) Stork

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Malcolmia graeca 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 graeca 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 graeca

Malcolmia graeca is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Malcolmia graeca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Malcolmia graeca?

Malcolmia graeca

What type of plant is Malcolmia graeca?

Herbaceous annual

What is the common name of Malcolmia graeca?

Greek 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2357859: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm von Spruner (1805-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruner' in the authors string.