Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Malcolmia R.Br. [2081]

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Brassicaceae

family_ja: アブラナ

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distribution_en: Medit. to Afghanistan

description_en: Genus of 35 species of bushy, some-times prostrate annuals and perennials found on rocky slopes and as wild species in cultivated and disturbed ground, from the Mediterranean region to Afghanistan. They are grown for their short racemes of narrow, cross-shaped, 4-petalled, white, purple, or red flowers, borne from spring to autumn; they self-seed freely. Leaves are linear-oblong to ovate, spoon-shaped, or pinnatisect with lance-shaped lobes. Suitable for the front of an annual or mixed border, and for paving crevices, edging, or a gravel path; they thrive in coastal gardens.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy.

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propagation_en: Sow seed thinly in situ from late spring. For a succession of flowers, repeat at intervals of 4-6 weeks.

pests_en: Downy mildew may be troublesome.

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comment_ja: バージニアストック(Virginia stock)

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2022-03-09 15:20

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