Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
hobsonii
ID:
507047

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Pearson) Al-Shehbaz & Warwick

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Canad. J. Bot. 84: 279 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506379



Common Names

  • Hobson's Aphragmus
  • Hobson Aphragmus
  • Aphragmus Hobsonii


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Synonyms

  • Cochlearia hobsonii H.Pearson [unknown]
  • Lignariella hobsonii (H.Pearson) Baehni [unknown]

Description

Aphragmus hobsonii (also called Hobson's aphragmus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Polygonaceae. It is an annual herb with a slender stem, and its leaves are lanceolate to linear-lanceolate. It is native to Nepal and India, and its habitats include grasslands, open forests, and rocky places.

Uses & Benefits

Aphragmus hobsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aphragmus hobsonii is yellow and tubular, with a white throat. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are green and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aphragmus hobsonii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is hardy to USDA zone 8.

Where to Find Aphragmus hobsonii

Aphragmus hobsonii is native to Central and South America, including Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Panama.

Aphragmus hobsonii FAQ

What is the common name of Aphragmus hobsonii?

Hobsonii

What is the natural habitat of Aphragmus hobsonii?

Tropical rainforests

What is the optimal temperature for Aphragmus hobsonii?

20-25°C

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-2603523: Based on the initial data import
Henry Harold Welch Pearson (1870-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Pearson' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.
Suzanne I. Warwick: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warwick' in the authors string.