Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
torulosa
ID:
1217335

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
tro

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 5: 26 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216673

Common Names

  • Leavenworthia torulosa
  • Tight Gladecress
  • Tight Mustard

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Description

Leavenworthia torulosa (also called Twisted Leavenworthia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 8 inches tall. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Leavenworthia torulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leavenworthia torulosa has small yellow flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped cotyledons and long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leavenworthia torulosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sandy soil mix. The plants should be kept moist and in a sunny position.

Where to Find Leavenworthia torulosa

Leavenworthia torulosa is native to North America and can be found in areas with dry, rocky soils, such as in the United States and Canada.

Leavenworthia torulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leavenworthia torulosa?

Leavenworthia torulosa

What is the common name of Leavenworthia torulosa?

Twisted Leavenworthia

What is the habitat of Leavenworthia torulosa?

It is found in dry, open places, often in disturbed areas.

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 tro-4101320: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.