Malcolmia macrocalyx - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocalyx
ID:
368976
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Rechinger
Source:
cmp
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien 43: 299 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368308
Common Names
- Malcolmia macrocalyx
- Large-calyx Malcolmia
- Large-calyx Malcolmia-flower
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- Wilckia maritima macrocalyx Halácsy [unknown]
- Malcolmia macrocalyx macrocalyx [unknown]
Description
Malcolmia macrocalyx (also called Large-sepaled 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 macrocalyx 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 macrocalyx sub. scyria (Rech.) P.W.BallFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Malcolmia macrocalyx 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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Malcolmia macrocalyx 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 macrocalyx
Malcolmia macrocalyx is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.
Malcolmia macrocalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Malcolmia macrocalyx?
Malcolmia macrocalyx
What type of plant is Malcolmia macrocalyx?
Herbaceous annual
What is the common name of Malcolmia macrocalyx?
Large-calyx 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,