Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lag.) M.Serrano, R.Carbajal & S.Ortiz
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Ci. Compostelana, Biol. 23: 9 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348353
Description
Iberodes brassicifolia (also called 'Brassicifolia' or 'Brassicifolia Broom', among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the western United States and Canada. It has a rounded crown and a straight trunk with smooth, gray bark. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woods, along streams, and in floodplains.
Uses & Benefits
Iberodes brassicifolia is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a groundcover in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Iberodes brassicifolia has small yellow flowers with five petals and a central yellow disc. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Iberodes brassicifolia is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation from seed is best done in the spring, and cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn. It is best to water the plant regularly and to mulch around the base to help retain moisture.
Where to Find Iberodes brassicifolia
Iberodes brassicifolia is native to the Brazilian states of Minas Gerais and São Paulo.
Iberodes brassicifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iberodes brassicifolia?
Iberodes brassicifolia
What is the common name of Iberodes brassicifolia?
Brassicifolia Iberodes
What is the family of Iberodes brassicifolia?
Brassicaceae
Species in the Iberodes genus
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis,
Actinocarya tibetica,
Adelocaryum coelestinum,
Adelocaryum flexuosum,
Adelocaryum malabaricum,
Adelocaryum nebulicola,
Adelocaryum lambertianum,
Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum,
Aegonychon zollingeri,
Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum,
Aegonychon calabricum,
Aegonychon calabrum,
Afrotysonia africana,
Afrotysonia glochidiata,
Afrotysonia pilosicaulis,
Alkanna amana,
Alkanna angustifolia,
Alkanna areolata,
Alkanna attilae,
Alkanna aucheriana,
Alkanna auranitica,
Alkanna bracteosa,
Alkanna caliensis,
Alkanna cappadocica,
Alkanna confusa,
Alkanna corcyrensis,
Alkanna cordifolia,
Alkanna dumanii,
Alkanna frigida,
Alkanna froedinii,
Alkanna galilaea,
Alkanna graeca,
Alkanna haussknechtii,
Alkanna hellenica,
Alkanna hirsutissima,
Alkanna hispida,
Alkanna incana,
Alkanna intercedens,
Alkanna jordanovii,
Alkanna kotschyana,
Alkanna leiocarpa,
Alkanna leptophylla,
Alkanna lutea,
Alkanna macrophylla,
Alkanna macrosiphon,
Alkanna maleolens,
Alkanna megacarpa,
Alkanna methanaea,
Alkanna milliana,
Alkanna mughlae,