Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
laevigata
ID:
1324076

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Muhl. ex Willd.) P.J.Alexander & Windham

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 38: 203 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336530


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Description

Borodinia laevigata (also called Smooth Borodinia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5m tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is typically found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Borodinia laevigata is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Borodinia laevigata has yellow flowers with purple anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Borodinia laevigata is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Borodinia laevigata

Borodinia laevigata is native to the United States and can be found in the states of California, Nevada, and Oregon.

Borodinia laevigata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Borodinia laevigata?

Borodinia laevigata

What is the common name of Borodinia laevigata?

Smooth Borodinia

What is the natural habitat of Borodinia laevigata?

Grasslands

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,

References

Gotthilf Heinrich Ernst Muhlenberg (1753-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muhl.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Michael D. Windham (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Windham' in the authors string.
Patrick J. Alexander (b.1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Alexander' in the authors string.