Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
petraea
ID:
368564

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Tratt.) Griseb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Spic. Fl. Rumel. 2: 515 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000367896

Common Names

  • Petraea Moltkia
  • Moltkia petraea
  • Petraea's Moltkia

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Synonyms

  • Lobostemon rosmarinifolius DC. [unknown]
  • Lithospermum petraeum A.DC. [unknown]
  • Lithospermum rosmarinifolium (Vahl) Rchb. [unknown]
  • Echium petraeum Tratt. [unknown]
  • Echium rosmarinifolium Vahl [unknown]
  • Echium rosmarinifolium Schrank ex Steud. [unknown]

Description

Moltkia petraea (also called Rock Moltkia, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe. It grows in dry, rocky areas, and is characterized by its white flowers and small, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Moltkia petraea is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Moltkia petraea has small, white, five-petaled flowers that are arranged in small, dense clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and are covered in short hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Moltkia petraea is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in early spring.

Where to Find Moltkia petraea

Moltkia petraea can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Moltkia petraea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Moltkia petraea?

Moltkia petraea

What is the common name of Moltkia petraea?

Rock Forget-me-not

What is the natural habitat of Moltkia petraea?

It is native to the Mediterranean region.

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Leopold Trattinnick (1764-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tratt.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:118813-1: Based on the initial data import