Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
argentea
ID:
642506

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.E.Schulz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 105(86): 333 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641838

Common Names

  • Descurainia argentea
  • Argentea Descurainia
  • Argentea Tansy-mustard

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Description

Descurainia argentea (also called 'Silver Descurainia', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a slender stem and grows up to 50 cm in height. Its leaves are alternate, and its flowers are yellow. It grows in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Descurainia argentea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used for making herbal teas and other medicinal products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Descurainia argentea are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Descurainia argentea is a perennial herb native to western North America. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the root clump. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a bright, sunny location. The seedlings should be thinned out as they grow. Division of the root clump should be done in early spring or fall. The root clump should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in individual containers.

Where to Find Descurainia argentea

Descurainia argentea is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.

Descurainia argentea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Descurainia argentea?

Descurainia argentea

What is the family of Descurainia argentea?

Brassicaceae

What is the common name of Descurainia argentea?

Silver tansy mustard

Species in the Descurainia genus

Descurainia brevisiliqua, Descurainia kenheilii, Descurainia nelsonii, Descurainia adenophora, Descurainia adpressa, Descurainia altoandina, Descurainia antarctica, Descurainia argentea, Descurainia artemisioides, Descurainia athrocarpa, Descurainia bourgaeana, Descurainia brevifructa, Descurainia californica, Descurainia cumingiana, Descurainia depressa, Descurainia erodiifolia, Descurainia gilva, Descurainia gonzalezii, Descurainia hartwegiana, Descurainia heterotricha, Descurainia impatiens, Descurainia incana, Descurainia incisa, Descurainia kochii, Descurainia lasisiliqua, Descurainia lemsii, Descurainia millefolia, Descurainia myriophylla, Descurainia nana, Descurainia nuttallii, Descurainia obtusa, Descurainia paradisa, Descurainia pimpinellifolia, Descurainia pinnata, Descurainia preauxiana, Descurainia sophia, Descurainia sophioides, Descurainia streptocarpa, Descurainia stricta, Descurainia titicacensis, Descurainia torulosa, Descurainia virletii, Descurainia verlettii, Descurainia latisiliqua, Descurainia bourgeauana, Descurainia virletii, Descurainia longepedicellata, Descurainia canoensis, Descurainia cleefii,

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-2761702: Based on the initial data import
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.