Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
pendula
ID:
732782

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) Hadač & Chrtek

Source:
cmp

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Acta Univ. Carol., Biol. 1971(4): 248 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000732115

Common Names

  • Irania pendula
  • Pendulous Irania
  • Hanging Irania

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Description

Irania pendula (also called Pendulous Irania, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of narrow leaves and small white flowers. It grows in sunny, dry and rocky places.

Uses & Benefits

Irania pendula is a species of plant native to tropical regions of South America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used to make a herbal tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Irania pendula has small yellow flowers with a white center. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Irania pendula can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Water regularly and keep in a bright, sunny location.

Where to Find Irania pendula

Irania pendula can be found in the southwestern United States, particularly in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Irania pendula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Irania pendula?

Irania pendula

What is the common name of Irania pendula?

Pendulous Irania

What is the natural habitat of Irania pendula?

Irania pendula is found in dry, open woodland, grassland and scrub

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Jindřich Chrtek (1930-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chrtek' in the authors string.
Emil Hadač (1914-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hadač' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:285712-1: Based on the initial data import