Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
arvense
ID:
411541

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Species Plantarum 2 1753

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410873

Common Names

  • Thlaspi Arvense
  • Field Thlaspi
  • Corn Thlaspi

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Synonyms

  • Lepidium thlaspi Roxb. [unknown]
  • Thlaspidium arvense Bubani [unknown]
  • Thlaspidea arvensis Opiz [unknown]
  • Teruncius arvensis Lunell [unknown]
  • Crucifera thlaspi E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Thlaspi baicalense DC. [unknown]
  • Thlaspi collinum M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Thlaspi strictum Dalla Torre & Sarnth. [unknown]
  • Teruncius arvense (L.) Lunell [unknown]

Description

Thlaspi arvense (also called 'Field Thlaspi', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces small white flowers. It is found in dry areas, such as deserts and rocky slopes, at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Thlaspi arvense is an ornamental plant, used for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Thlaspi arvense are small and white. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are short and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thlaspi arvense can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Thlaspi arvense

Thlaspi arvense can be found in the western United States, including California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Thlaspi arvense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thlaspi arvense?

Thlaspi arvense

What is the common name of Thlaspi arvense?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Thlaspi arvense?

Dry grasslands and open woodlands

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