Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
macranthum
ID:
407983

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Busch

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Sada Imp. Yur'evsk. Univ. 7: 142 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000407315

Common Names

  • Macranthum Thlaspi
  • Macranthum Pennycress
  • Macranthum Thlaspium

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Description

Thlaspi macranthum (also called Large-flowered Penny-cress, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has small white flowers and prefers dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Thlaspi macranthum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, coughs, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thlaspi macranthum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, flat, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thlaspi macranthum is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Thlaspi macranthum

Thlaspi macranthum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Thlaspi macranthum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thlaspi macranthum?

Thlaspi macranthum

What type of plant is Thlaspi macranthum?

A flowering plant

What is the natural habitat of Thlaspi macranthum?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2432122: Based on the initial data import
Nikolay Bush (1869-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Busch' in the authors string.