Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) W.T.Aiton
Source:
cmp
Year:
1812
Citation Micro:
Hortus Kew. 4: 119 (1812)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368988
Common Names
- Matthiola incana
- Hoary Stock
- Hoary Matthiola
Synonyms
- Leucoium incanum Moench [unknown]
- Mathiolaria annua Chevall. [unknown]
- Mathiolaria glabrata Chevall. [unknown]
- Matthiola simplicicaulis Sweet [unknown]
- Matthiola stephanos-mariae Sennen [unknown]
- Matthiola graeca Sweet [unknown]
- Matthiola glabrata DC. [unknown]
- Matthiola patens C.Presl [unknown]
- Matthiola annua Sweet [unknown]
- Matthiola arborescens Sternb. [unknown]
- Matthiola fasciculata DC. [unknown]
- Matthiola fenestralis (L.) R.Br. [unknown]
- Matthiola crucigera DC. [unknown]
- Matthiola vulgaris Spach [unknown]
- Microstigma incanum Britton [unknown]
- Cheiranthus albus Mill. [unknown]
- Cheiranthus annuus L. [unknown]
- Cheiranthus arborescens Sieber ex Link [unknown]
- Cheiranthus coccineus Mill. [unknown]
- Cheiranthus fenestralis L. [unknown]
- Cheiranthus glaber Mill. [unknown]
- Cheiranthus glaberrimus Colla [unknown]
- Cheiranthus graecus Pers. [unknown]
- Cheiranthus hortensis Lam. [unknown]
- Cheiranthus incanus L. [unknown]
- Cheiranthus viridis Ehrh. [unknown]
- Hesperis aestiva Lam. [unknown]
- Hesperis fasciculata Raf. [unknown]
- Hesperis fenestralis Lam. [unknown]
- Hesperis incana Kuntze [unknown]
- Hesperis violaria Lam. [unknown]
- Matthiola masguindali Pau [unknown]
- Mathiolaria incana Chevall. [unknown]
- Matthiola glabra DC. [unknown]
- Matthiola incana incana [unknown]
Description
Matthiola incana (also called Hoary 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 incana 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Matthiola incana sub. rupestris (Kuntze) Nyman
Matthiola incana sub. pulchella (Tineo ex Guss.) Brullo & Furnari
Matthiola incana sub. melitensis Brullo, Lanfr., Pavone & Ronsisv.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Matthiola incana has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Matthiola incana 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 incana
Matthiola incana can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Matthiola incana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Matthiola incana?
Matthiola incana
What is the common name of Matthiola incana?
Hoary Stock
What is the habitat of Matthiola incana?
It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas
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,