Status:
valid
Authors:
Pomel
Source:
tro
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Nouv. Mat. Fl. Atl. 2: 374 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001037907
Common Names
- Matthiola kralikii
- Kralik's Matthiola
- Kralik's Matthiola
Description
Matthiola kralikii (also called Kralik's 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
Matthiola kralikii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Matthiola kralikii has white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Matthiola kralikii is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9. To propagate, sow the seeds in the spring in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist and thin the seedlings as they grow. It can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Matthiola kralikii
Matthiola kralikii is native to Europe, primarily in the Mediterranean region.
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,