Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
pectinata
ID:
1238278

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Speg.) Skottsb.

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001237616

Common Names

  • Xerodraba Pectinata
  • Pectinata Xerodraba
  • Comb-like Xerodraba

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Description

Xerodraba pectinata (also called 'Pectinate Xerodraba', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is native to Chile and Argentina. It is found in dry shrublands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Xerodraba pectinata is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xerodraba pectinata has small yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, brown and slightly flattened. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Where to Find Xerodraba pectinata

Xerodraba pectinata is native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Xerodraba pectinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xerodraba pectinata?

Xerodraba pectinata

What is the common name of Xerodraba pectinata?

Pectinate Rock-cress

What is the natural habitat of Xerodraba pectinata?

Rocky slopes and crevices

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-50095246: Based on the initial data import
Carl Skottsberg (1880-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skottsb.' in the authors string.
Carlos Luigi Spegazzini (1858-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speg.' in the authors string.