Status:
valid
Authors:
(Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Prantl
Source:
cmp
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(2): 192 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641863
Common Names
- Descurainia cumingiana
- Cumingiana Descurainia
- Cumingiana Tansy-mustard
Description
Descurainia cumingiana (also called 'Cuming's 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 cumingiana 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 cumingiana are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Descurainia cumingiana is a short-lived perennial plant that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is a member of the Brassicaceae (Mustard) family. It is an easy-to-grow plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°F (-23°C). It is a great choice for rock gardens, borders, and containers.
Where to Find Descurainia cumingiana
Descurainia cumingiana is native to South America and can be found in dry, open areas such as grassland, scrubland, and rocky hillsides.
Descurainia cumingiana FAQ
What type of plant is Descurainia cumingiana?
Descurainia cumingiana is an annual herbaceous plant.
Where does Descurainia cumingiana grow?
Descurainia cumingiana is native to South America and grows in dry, sandy soils.
What are the uses of Descurainia cumingiana?
Descurainia cumingiana is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal herb.
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,