Status:
valid
Authors:
(E.Fourn.) O.E.Schulz
Source:
tro
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 105(86): 324 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001241731
Common Names
- Descurainia longepedicellata
- Longepedicellata Descurainia
- Descurainia
Description
Descurainia longepedicellata (also called Descurainia pinnata, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae, native to North America. It is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are glossy and its flowers are yellowish-white. It is found in dry woodlands and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Descurainia longepedicellata is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Descurainia longepedicellata is small and yellow in color. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single root.
Cultivation and Propagation
Descurainia longepedicellata is a fast-growing annual that can be propagated by seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).
Where to Find Descurainia longepedicellata
Descurainia longepedicellata is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Descurainia longepedicellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Descurainia longepedicellata?
Descurainia longepedicellata
What is the common name of Descurainia longepedicellata?
Long-pedicled tansy mustard
What is the natural habitat of Descurainia longepedicellata?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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,