Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
alismatifolia
ID:
1217918

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilg

Source:
tro

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , n.s., 56(5): 229 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001217256

Common Names

  • Onuris alismatifolia
  • Water-plantain-leaved Onuris
  • Water-plantain-leaved Mustard

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Description

Onuris alismatifolia (also called Alismatifoliate onuris, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and its flowers are white or pink and have a alismatifoliate texture. It grows in dry, open areas such as sagebrush and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

Onuris alismatifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onuris alismatifolia has yellow, four-petaled flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onuris alismatifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and keep the soil moist until the plants are established. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided every 3-4 years to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Onuris alismatifolia

Onuris alismatifolia is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky hillsides and canyons. It is most commonly found in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Onuris alismatifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onuris alismatifolia?

Onuris alismatifolia

What is the common name of Onuris alismatifolia?

Alismatifolia Onuris

What is the natural habitat of Onuris alismatifolia?

Dry, rocky, limestone soils of the Edwards Plateau in Texas

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,

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