Status:
valid
Authors:
Grady & O'Kane
Source:
tro
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Novon 17: 188 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280614
Common Names
- Physaria Pycnantha
- Pycnantha Physaria
- Pycnantha's Physaria
Description
Physaria pycnantha (also called Pycnantha 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 pycnantha 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 pycnantha 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 pycnantha is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy branches and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. Once established, Physaria pycnantha is relatively low-maintenance and requires little water or fertilizer.
Where to Find Physaria pycnantha
Physaria pycnantha is native to the United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Physaria pycnantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Physaria pycnantha?
Physaria pycnantha
What are the common names of Physaria pycnantha?
Pycnantha bladderpod, pycnantha twinpod
What is the habitat of Physaria pycnantha?
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.