Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
urbaniana
ID:
1273880

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Muschl.) O'Kane & Al-Shehbaz

Source:
tro

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Novon 14: 202 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273218

Common Names

  • Physaria Urbaniana
  • Urbaniana Pelea
  • Kauai Pelea

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Description

Physaria urbaniana (also called Urban's Twinpod, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of up to 30 cm. Its leaves are ovate and pointed, and its flowers are yellow. It grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Physaria urbaniana is used for landscaping and is known for its attractive foliage. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as an insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Physaria urbaniana plant has small, yellow flowers that have a sweet scent. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have two small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Physaria urbaniana is a tropical plant that can be propagated from stem cuttings. Cut a stem just below a node and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a pot with moist soil and keep it in a warm, humid environment. The cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Physaria urbaniana

Physaria urbaniana is native to the United States, where it grows in wet forests at elevations of 500–1,400 m (1,600–4,600 ft).

Physaria urbaniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Physaria urbaniana?

Physaria urbaniana

What is the common name of Physaria urbaniana?

Urban's twinpod

What is the natural habitat of Physaria urbaniana?

Dry, rocky slopes and cliffs

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50262152: Based on the initial data import
Reinhold Conrad Muschler (1883-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muschl.' in the authors string.
Steve Lawrence O'Kane (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O'Kane' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.