Status:
valid
Authors:
(Coss. & Durieu) Greuter & Burdet
Source:
tro
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 13: 94 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001037001
Common Names
- Malcolmia malcolmioides
- Malcolmioides Malcolmia
- Malcolmioides Plant
Description
Malcolmia malcolmioides (also called Small 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 malcolmioides is used as an ornamental plant and is also used as a ground cover in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Malcolmia malcolmioides has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a few small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Malcolmia malcolmioides 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 malcolmioides
Malcolmia malcolmioides is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.
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,