Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
oxycarpus
ID:
541075

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f. & Thomson) Jafri

Source:
cmp

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 22: 96 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000540407



Common Names

  • Oxycarpus Aphragmus
  • Oxycarpus Foxtail
  • Oxycarpus Foxtail Grass


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Synonyms

  • Aphragmus oxycarpus glaber (Vass.) C.H.An [unknown]
  • Aphragmus oxycarpus microcarpus C.H.An [unknown]
  • Aphragmus oxycarpus stenocarpus (O.E.Schulz) G.C.Das [unknown]
  • Aphragmus przewalskii (Maxim.) A.L.Ebel [unknown]
  • Aphragmus stewartii O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Aphragmus tibeticus O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Braya foliosa Pamp. [unknown]
  • Braya oxycarpa Hook.f. & Thomson [unknown]
  • Braya oxycarpa glabra Vassilcz. [unknown]
  • Braya rubicunda Franch. [unknown]
  • Eutrema przewalskii Maxim. [unknown]
  • Aphragmus oxycarpus oxycarpus [unknown]
  • Lignariella duthiei Naqshi [unknown]

Description

Aphragmus oxycarpus (also called Oxycarpus Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan. It is found in wet meadows, on stream banks, and in moist grasslands. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Aphragmus oxycarpus is a popular ornamental plant and is used for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aphragmus oxycarpus is small, white, and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aphragmus oxycarpus is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in alpine meadows and grasslands. It is propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. The plants should be spaced about 15-20 cm apart. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil and spaced about 15-20 cm apart.

Where to Find Aphragmus oxycarpus

Aphragmus oxycarpus is native to India.

Aphragmus oxycarpus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aphragmus oxycarpus?

Aphragmus oxycarpus

What are the common names of Aphragmus oxycarpus?

Nepal Knotweed

What is the natural habitat of Aphragmus oxycarpus?

Himalayan foothills

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-2643818: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.
Saiyad Masudal Hasan Jafri (1927-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jafri' in the authors string.