Status:
valid
Authors:
Beilstein & Al-Shehbaz
Source:
tro
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Novon 15: 267 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276166
Common Names
- Pennellia brachycarpa
- Short-fruited Pennellia
- Short-fruited Pennellia Plant
Description
Pennellia brachycarpa (also called Short-fruited Pennellia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to Mexico and the United States, and is typically found in dry forests, scrublands and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pennellia brachycarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pennellia brachycarpa has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a pair of cotyledons and two pairs of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pennellia brachycarpa is a perennial shrub native to Mexico. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or division of clumps.
Where to Find Pennellia brachycarpa
Pennellia brachycarpa can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Pennellia brachycarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pennellia brachycarpa?
Pennellia brachycarpa
What is the common name of Pennellia brachycarpa?
Short-fruited Pennellia
Where is Pennellia brachycarpa native to?
Mexico and Central America
Species in the Pennellia 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,
References
Mark Beilstein: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beilstein' in the authors string.