Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
petiolatus
ID:
600629

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.E.Schulz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 105(86): 159 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000599961

Common Names

  • Chaunanthus petiolatus
  • Petiolatus Chaunanthus
  • Chaunanthus

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Description

Chaunanthus petiolatus (also called Petiolate Chaunanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the carrot family Apiaceae. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry grassland and scrub habitats. It is a low-growing herbaceous plant with small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Chaunanthus petiolatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chaunanthus petiolatus is white and star-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaunanthus petiolatus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Chaunanthus petiolatus

Chaunanthus petiolatus is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Chaunanthus petiolatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaunanthus petiolatus?

Chaunanthus petiolatus

What is the common name of Chaunanthus petiolatus?

Petiolate Chaunanthus

What is the natural habitat of Chaunanthus petiolatus?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2716033: Based on the initial data import
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.