Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
orsiniana
ID:
368968

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ten.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Fl. Napol. 5: 67 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368300



Common Names

  • Malcolmia orsiniana
  • Orsinian Malcolmia
  • Malcolmia Orsiniana


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Synonyms

  • Wilckia orsiniana (Ten.) Degen [unknown]
  • Hesperis orsiniana Ten. [unknown]
  • Malcolmia orsiniana orsiniana [unknown]

Description

Malcolmia orsiniana (also called Orsini's 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 orsiniana 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 orsiniana sub. angulifolia (Boiss. & Orph.) Stork
Malcolmia orsiniana sub. serbica (Pančić) Greuter & Burdet

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Malcolmia orsiniana 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 orsiniana 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 orsiniana

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

Malcolmia orsiniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Malcolmia orsiniana?

Malcolmia orsiniana

What type of plant is Malcolmia orsiniana?

Herbaceous annual

What is the common name of Malcolmia orsiniana?

Orsinian 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