Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.L.Anderson, Reveal & Rollins) O'Kane & Al-Shehbaz
Source:
tro
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Novon 12(3): 328. 2002
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001266307
Common Names
- Vicine Bladderpod
- Vicine Twinpod
- Vicine Physaria
Description
Physaria vicina (also called Vicia's twinpod, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae, native to the western United States. It is an evergreen perennial growing to 10 cm tall and wide, with pinnately lobed leaves up to 5 cm long and 2 cm broad. It is typically found in dry, rocky habitats, growing in sandy or gravelly soils.
Uses & Benefits
Physaria vicina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil in areas prone to erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Physaria vicina is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Physaria vicina is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location.
Where to Find Physaria vicina
Physaria vicina is native to the western United States and can be found in the states of Arizona, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.
Physaria vicina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Physaria vicina?
Physaria vicina
What is the common name of Physaria vicina?
Vicina's Physaria
Where is Physaria vicina found?
It is found in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil
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
John L. Anderson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.L.Anderson' in the authors string.