Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
fragrans
ID:
369653

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
cmp

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (TU, Dorpatensis) 1839: viii (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368985

Common Names

  • Matthiola fragrans
  • Fragrant Stock
  • Fragrant Matthiola

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Synonyms

  • Cheiranthus fragrans Fisch. [unknown]
  • Hesperis fragrans Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Matthiola fragrans (also called Fragrant stock, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is an annual herb, growing up to 0.5 m tall, with linear leaves and white, pink, or purple flowers. It is native to Europe and North Africa, and is found in dry habitats such as grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Matthiola fragrans is a flowering shrub native to South America and is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Matthiola fragrans has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matthiola fragrans is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels. It can be grown in containers and will spread quickly in the garden.

Where to Find Matthiola fragrans

Matthiola fragrans can be found in Europe, North Africa, and temperate regions of Asia.

Matthiola fragrans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matthiola fragrans?

Matthiola fragrans

What is the family of Matthiola fragrans?

Brassicaceae

What is the common name of Matthiola fragrans?

Fragrant Stock

Species in the Matthiola genus

Matthiola puntensis, Matthiola sinuata, Matthiola tricuspidata, Matthiola superba, Matthiola tatarica, Matthiola longipetala, Matthiola fragrans, Matthiola incana, Matthiola parviflora, Matthiola perennis, Matthiola lunata, Matthiola maroccana, Matthiola odoratissima, Matthiola arabica, Matthiola fruticulosa, Matthiola chorassanica, Matthiola montana, Matthiola trojana, Matthiola anchoniifolia, Matthiola codringtonii, Matthiola crassifolia, Matthiola damascena, Matthiola dumulosa, Matthiola erlangeriana, Matthiola ghorana, Matthiola glutinosa, Matthiola graminea, Matthiola macranica, Matthiola perpusilla, Matthiola spathulata, Matthiola subglabra, Matthiola scapifera, Matthiola kralikii, Matthiola ovatifolia, Matthiola farinosa, Matthiola revoluta, Matthiola torulosa, Matthiola caspica, Matthiola daghestanica, Matthiola maderensis, Matthiola afghanica, Matthiola alyssifolia, Matthiola bucharica, Matthiola chenopodiifolia, Matthiola czerniakowskae, Matthiola integrifolia, Matthiola obovata, Matthiola robusta, Matthiola stoddartii, Matthiola tianschanica,

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