Status:
valid
Authors:
(Desf.) Coss. & Durieu
Source:
tro
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 4: 282 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001037032
Common Names
- Moricandia suffruticosa
- Suffruticosa Moricandia
- Suffruticosa Plant
Description
Moricandia suffruticosa (also called Dwarf Moricandia, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant with yellow flowers. It is native to western North America and is found in dry, open areas such as sagebrush flats, meadows, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Moricandia suffruticosa is used as an ornamental plant and is also used as a ground cover in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Moricandia suffruticosa has yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a few small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Moricandia suffruticosa is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate in any well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps in the spring. The divisions should be planted in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until established.
Where to Find Moricandia suffruticosa
Moricandia suffruticosa is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Species in the Moricandia genus
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,