Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
leptocarpum
ID:
510483

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) Al-Shehbaz

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 44: 347 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509815

Common Names

  • Mostacillastrum leptocarpum
  • Leptocarpum's Mostacillastrum
  • Mostacillastrum

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Synonyms

  • Nasturtium hastatum Phil. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium leptocarpum Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium hastatum Phil. [unknown]
  • Hesperis leptocarpa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium gayanum Barnéoud [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium andinum juncalense O.E.Schulz [unknown]

Description

Mostacillastrum leptocarpum (also called Slender-fruited Mostacillastrum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has long, slender stems with small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mostacillastrum leptocarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mostacillastrum leptocarpum has small, white flowers that are clustered together in umbels. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mostacillastrum leptocarpum is a shrub that can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -5°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized twice a year.

Where to Find Mostacillastrum leptocarpum

Mostacillastrum leptocarpum is native to Argentina and Bolivia. It can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Mostacillastrum leptocarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mostacillastrum leptocarpum?

Mostacillastrum leptocarpum

What is the common name of Mostacillastrum leptocarpum?

Slender-Fruited Mostacillastrum

What is the natural habitat of Mostacillastrum leptocarpum?

Dry, rocky soils in Mexico and Central America

Species in the Mostacillastrum genus

Mostacillastrum andinum, Mostacillastrum dianthoides, Mostacillastrum leptocarpum, Mostacillastrum hunzikeri, Mostacillastrum haitiense, Mostacillastrum arcuatum, Mostacillastrum purpusii, Mostacillastrum vaseyi, Mostacillastrum versicolor, Mostacillastrum stenophyllum, Mostacillastrum ameghinoi, Mostacillastrum carolinense, Mostacillastrum commune, Mostacillastrum ferreyrae, Mostacillastrum gracile, Mostacillastrum morrisonii, Mostacillastrum oleraceum, Mostacillastrum orbignyanum, Mostacillastrum pectinifolium, Mostacillastrum subscandens, Mostacillastrum ventanense, Mostacillastrum weberbaueri, Mostacillastrum ekmanii, Mostacillastrum incisum, Mostacillastrum longipes, Mostacillastrum pandurifolium, Mostacillastrum retrofractum, Mostacillastrum saltaense, Mostacillastrum subauriculatum, Mostacillastrum gracielae, Mostacillastrum volckmannii,

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 kew-2607889: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.