Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) J.F.Macbr. & Payson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 64: 81 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534990
Common Names
- Eurycarpa Anelsonia
- Anelsonia Eurycarpa
- Eurycarpa Anelsonia
Synonyms
- Draba eurycarpa A.Gray [unknown]
- Phoenicaulis eurycarpa (A.Gray) Abrams [unknown]
- Parrya huddelliana A.Nelson [unknown]
- Phoenicaulis huddelliana Rydb. [unknown]
Description
Anelsonia eurycarpa (also called Eurycarpa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Anelsonia eurycarpa is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental in gardens and landscaping. It has attractive foliage and produces small, white flowers in the summer. It is also drought tolerant and can be used as a groundcover in dry areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anelsonia eurycarpa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anelsonia eurycarpa is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring in well-drained soil and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or fall. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.
Where to Find Anelsonia eurycarpa
Anelsonia eurycarpa can be found in the Andes mountains of South America, from Colombia to Bolivia.
Anelsonia eurycarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anelsonia eurycarpa?
Anelsonia eurycarpa
What type of plant is Anelsonia eurycarpa?
A perennial flowering plant
Where does Anelsonia eurycarpa grow?
It grows in rocky alpine meadows
Species in the Anelsonia genus
Species in the Brassicaceae family
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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,