Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
ladakiana
ID:
1037414

Status:
valid

Authors:
Al-Shehbaz

Source:
tro

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Novon 12: 310 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001036752



Common Names

  • Aphragmus ladakiana
  • Ladakiana Aphragmus
  • Ladakiana


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Description

Aphragmus ladakiana (also called Ladak Aphragmus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of leaves with toothed margins and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aphragmus ladakiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aphragmus ladakiana is small and yellow with four petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aphragmus ladakiana is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to the Himalayas. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Aphragmus ladakiana

Aphragmus ladakiana is native to the Himalayas.

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