Status:
valid
Authors:
C.B.Shang
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 18: 91 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000399567
Common Names
- Brassaiopsis tibetanus
- Brassaiopsis Tibetan
- Tibetan Brassaiopsis
Synonyms
- Brassaiopsis zhangmuensis Y.R.Li [unknown]
Description
Brassaiopsis tibetanus (also called Tibetan Rockcress, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It grows in rocky areas, dry meadows, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Brassaiopsis tibetanus is a medicinal plant used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and anti-allergic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brassaiopsis tibetanus has small yellow flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brassaiopsis tibetanus is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from a healthy plant and allowed to dry for a few days before planting in a well-draining soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Brassaiopsis tibetanus
Brassaiopsis tibetanus is native to the Himalayas.
Brassaiopsis tibetanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brassaiopsis tibetanus?
Brassaiopsis tibetanus
What is the family of Brassaiopsis tibetanus?
Araliaceae
What is the natural habitat of Brassaiopsis tibetanus?
Forests, hillsides, and meadows
Species in the Brassaiopsis genus
Brassaiopsis grushvitzkyi,
Brassaiopsis aculeata,
Brassaiopsis andamanica,
Brassaiopsis angustifolia,
Brassaiopsis calcarea,
Brassaiopsis castaneifolia,
Brassaiopsis chengkangensis,
Brassaiopsis ciliata,
Brassaiopsis dumicola,
Brassaiopsis elegans,
Brassaiopsis ferruginea,
Brassaiopsis ficifolia,
Brassaiopsis glomerulata,
Brassaiopsis gracilis,
Brassaiopsis griffithii,
Brassaiopsis hainla,
Brassaiopsis hispida,
Brassaiopsis hookeri,
Brassaiopsis kwangsiensis,
Brassaiopsis magnifica,
Brassaiopsis minor,
Brassaiopsis mitis,
Brassaiopsis moumingensis,
Brassaiopsis phanrangensis,
Brassaiopsis producta,
Brassaiopsis quercifolia,
Brassaiopsis resecta,
Brassaiopsis rockii,
Brassaiopsis rufosetosa,
Brassaiopsis shweliensis,
Brassaiopsis simplex,
Brassaiopsis simplicifolia,
Brassaiopsis stellata,
Brassaiopsis sumatrana,
Brassaiopsis tibetanus,
Brassaiopsis triloba,
Brassaiopsis trilobata,
Brassaiopsis tripteris,
Brassaiopsis variabilis,
Brassaiopsis bodinieri,
Brassaiopsis ficifolioides,
Brassaiopsis gigantea,
Brassaiopsis nhatrangensis,
Brassaiopsis pseudoficifolia,
Brassaiopsis spinosissima,
Species in the Araliaceae family
Anakasia simplicifolia,
Aralia apioides,
Aralia armata,
Aralia atropurpurea,
Aralia bicrenata,
Aralia bipinnata,
Aralia cachemirica,
Aralia caesia,
Aralia californica,
Aralia castanopsisicola,
Aralia chinensis,
Aralia continentalis,
Aralia cordata,
Aralia dasyphylla,
Aralia dasyphylloides,
Aralia debilis,
Aralia decaisneana,
Aralia delavayi,
Aralia echinocaulis,
Aralia elata,
Aralia excelsa,
Aralia fargesii,
Aralia ferox,
Aralia finlaysoniana,
Aralia foliolosa,
Aralia frodiniana,
Aralia gigantea,
Aralia gintungensis,
Aralia glabra,
Aralia glabrifoliolata,
Aralia henryi,
Aralia hispida,
Aralia humilis,
Aralia kansuensis,
Aralia kingdon-wardii,
Aralia leschenaultii,
Aralia malabarica,
Aralia melanocarpa,
Aralia merrillii,
Aralia mexicana,
Aralia montana,
Aralia nudicaulis,
Aralia parasitica,
Aralia plumosa,
Aralia racemosa,
Aralia regeliana,
Aralia rex,
Aralia scaberula,
Aralia scopulorum,
Aralia searelliana,