Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
torulosa
ID:
1217809

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 2: 169 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001217147

Common Names

  • Matthiola torulosa
  • Twisted Stock
  • Twisted Wallflower

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Description

Matthiola torulosa (also called Torulose Stock, among many other common names) is an annual plant of the mustard family. It is native to western Asia, from Daghestan to Iran, and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has smooth, torulose stems and leaves, and produces white, yellow, or purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Matthiola torulosa is used as a medicinal plant and for its ornamental value. It is also used as a food source and as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Matthiola torulosa has small white flowers with four petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matthiola torulosa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and keep the soil moist until the plants are established. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided every 3-4 years to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Matthiola torulosa

Matthiola torulosa is native to Europe and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

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,