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
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.
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 Thlaspi genus
Thlaspi macranthum,
Thlaspi stylosum,
Thlaspi brevistylum,
Thlaspi bulbosum,
Thlaspi arvense,
Thlaspi caerulescens,
Thlaspi ceratocarpon,
Thlaspi hastulatum,
Thlaspi kochianum,
Thlaspi roseolum,
Thlaspi syriacum,
Thlaspi inhumile,
Thlaspi cilicicum,
Thlaspi oxyceras,
Thlaspi armenum,
Thlaspi somkheticum,
Thlaspi ceratocarpum,
Thlaspi huetii,
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,