Status:
valid
Authors:
Reiche
Source:
cmp
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Fl. Chile 1: 118 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641869
Common Names
- Descurainia depressa
- Depressa Descurainia
- Depressa Tansy-mustard
Description
Descurainia depressa (also called 'Depressed 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 depressa is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Descurainia depressa are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Descurainia depressa is an annual or biennial 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 depressa
Descurainia depressa is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as grassland, chaparral, and oak woodland.
Descurainia depressa FAQ
What type of plant is Descurainia depressa?
Descurainia depressa is an annual herbaceous plant.
Where does Descurainia depressa grow?
Descurainia depressa is native to South America and grows in dry, sandy soils.
What are the uses of Descurainia depressa?
Descurainia depressa 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,