Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
aculeolata
ID:
380947

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) Hedge & J.Léonard

Source:
cmp

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 56: 393 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000380279

Common Names

  • Aculeolata Neotorularia
  • Neotorularia Aculeolata
  • Spiny Neotorularia

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Synonyms

  • Malcolmia aculeolata Boiss. [unknown]
  • Torularia aculeolata O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium aculeolatum Boiss. [unknown]
  • Microsisymbrium pulchellum Rech.f. & Köie [unknown]

Description

Neotorularia aculeolata (also called Spiny Neotorularia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa and Asia. It has long, thin stems and long, narrow leaves that form a rosette. It grows in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Neotorularia aculeolata is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food source. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Neotorularia aculeolata is a small, yellow-green inflorescence, which is surrounded by a papery bract. The seeds are small, dark brown and triangular in shape. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neotorularia aculeolata is a perennial herb found in tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and moist soil.

Where to Find Neotorularia aculeolata

Neotorularia aculeolata is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, shady areas.

Neotorularia aculeolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neotorularia aculeolata?

Neotorularia aculeolata

What is the common name of Neotorularia aculeolata?

Aculeolate neotorularia

What is the natural habitat of Neotorularia aculeolata?

It is native to Central Asia

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-2380949: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Ian Charleson Hedge (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedge' in the authors string.