Thelypodium repandum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
repandum
ID:
1217499
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rollins
Source:
tro
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
Contr. Dudley Herb. 3: 371 (1946)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216837
Common Names
- Thelypodium repandum
- Sicklepod Thelypody
- Sicklepod False-rocket
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thelypodium repandum (also called Repand Thelypodium, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in grassland and open woodland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Thelypodium repandum 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 repandum 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 repandum 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 repandum
Thelypodium repandum 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 repandum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thelypodium repandum?
Thelypodium repandum
What is the common name of Thelypodium repandum?
Smooth Thelypodium
What is the family of Thelypodium repandum?
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-4101515: Based on the initial data import
Reed C. Rollins (1911-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rollins' in the authors string.