Matthiola lunata
Also known as: Hesperis lunata (DC.) Kuntze +9 more
- Hesperis lunata (DC.) Kuntze
- Matthiola anoplia Pomel
- Matthiola clausonis Pomel
- Matthiola lunata f. anoplia (Pomel) Batt.
- Matthiola lunata f. clausonis (Pomel) Batt.
- Matthiola lunata var. anoplia (Pomel) Maire
- Matthiola lunata var. clausonis (Pomel) Maire
- Matthiola lunata var. glandulosa Batt.
- Matthiola lunata var. phlox (Didr.) Coss.
- Matthiola phlox Didr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Brassicaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Matthiola lunata is an annual within the Brassicaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa and Europe. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Libya, Morocco, Spain, Tunisia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany