Status:
valid
Authors:
Lowe
Source:
tro
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Trans. Cambridge Philos. Soc. 6: 551 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001217584
Common Names
- Matthiola Maderensis
- Madeira Stock
- Madeira Stock-Gilliflower
Description
Matthiola maderensis (also called Madeira Stock, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant that can grow up to 30 cm in height. It has yellow flowers and is native to Madeira. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky places, and cultivated fields.
Uses & Benefits
Matthiola maderensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Matthiola maderensis has white flowers, with the seed being a small, dark brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Matthiola maderensis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in summer and rooted in a cold frame.
Where to Find Matthiola maderensis
Matthiola maderensis can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana.
Matthiola maderensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Matthiola maderensis?
Matthiola maderensis
What is the common name of Matthiola maderensis?
Madeira Stock
What is the natural habitat of Matthiola maderensis?
Mountain slopes of Madeira
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,