Thelypodium laxiflorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laxiflorum
ID:
1217495
Status:
valid
Authors:
Al-Shehbaz
Source:
tro
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 204: 129 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216833
Common Names
- Thelypodium laxiflorum
- Looseflower Thelypody
- Looseflower False-rocket
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thelypodium laxiflorum (also called Loose-flowered Thelypody, among many other common names) is an annual plant with white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to North America and is commonly found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Thelypodium laxiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thelypodium laxiflorum has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thelypodium laxiflorum is a small, perennial herb that is native to the western United States. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plants will tolerate dry conditions. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Thelypodium laxiflorum
Thelypodium laxiflorum is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky hillsides and canyons. It is most commonly found in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
Thelypodium laxiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thelypodium laxiflorum?
Thelypodium laxiflorum
What is the common name of Thelypodium laxiflorum?
Loose-flowered Thelypodium
What is the family of Thelypodium laxiflorum?
Brassicaceae
Species in the Thelypodium genus
Thelypodium laciniatum, Thelypodium tenue, Thelypodium brachycarpum, Thelypodium crispum, Thelypodium eucosmum, Thelypodium flexuosum, Thelypodium howellii, Thelypodium integrifolium, Thelypodium laxiflorum, Thelypodium milleflorum, Thelypodium paniculatum, Thelypodium repandum, Thelypodium rollinsii, Thelypodium sagittatum, Thelypodium stenopetalum, Thelypodium texanum, Thelypodium wrightii,
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-4101511: Based on the initial data import
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.