Status:
valid
Authors:
O'Kane & Grady
Source:
tro
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Novon 17: 187 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280612
Common Names
- Physaria Pachyphylla
- Pachyphylla Physaria
- Pachyphylla's Physaria
Description
Physaria pachyphylla (also called Pachyphylla Twinpod, among many other common names) is a small herb native to North America. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It typically grows in wet sclerophyll forests and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Physaria pachyphylla is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is native to North America. It is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and for fuelwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Physaria pachyphylla is yellow and has four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Physaria pachyphylla is an annual plant native to the Rocky Mountains. It can be propagated from seeds, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. The seeds should be kept moist until they germinate, which usually takes about 2-3 weeks. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny location with regular watering.
Where to Find Physaria pachyphylla
Physaria pachyphylla is native to the United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Physaria pachyphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Physaria pachyphylla?
Physaria pachyphylla
What are the common names of Physaria pachyphylla?
Pachyphylla bladderpod, pachyphylla twinpod
What is the habitat of Physaria pachyphylla?
It grows in dry, rocky soils in open, sunny areas
Species in the Physaria genus
Physaria didymocarpa,
Physaria mendocina,
Physaria vigana,
Physaria neeseae,
Physaria okanensis,
Physaria densifolia,
Physaria integrifola,
Physaria acutifolia,
Physaria alpestris,
Physaria geyeri,
Physaria oregona,
Physaria chambersii,
Physaria brassicoides,
Physaria saximontana,
Physaria dornii,
Physaria obcordata,
Physaria alpina,
Physaria eburniflora,
Physaria lepidota,
Physaria newberryi,
Physaria floribunda,
Physaria vitulifera,
Physaria condensata,
Physaria bellii,
Physaria rollinsii,
Physaria cordiformis,
Physaria montana,
Physaria grahamii,
Physaria angustifolia,
Physaria arenosa,
Physaria argentea,
Physaria argyraea,
Physaria arizonica,
Physaria aurea,
Physaria berlandieri,
Physaria calcicola,
Physaria calderi,
Physaria carinata,
Physaria cinerea,
Physaria congesta,
Physaria densiflora,
Physaria douglasii,
Physaria engelmannii,
Physaria fendleri,
Physaria filiformis,
Physaria fremontii,
Physaria garrettii,
Physaria globosa,
Physaria gooddingii,
Physaria gordonii,
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
Ben R. Grady: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grady' in the authors string.