Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Narr. Exped. C. Australia 2(App.): 67 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000566510
Common Names
- Blennodia canescens
- Canescens Blennodia
- Blennodia Canescens
Synonyms
- Sisymbrium blennodia F.Muell. [unknown]
- Erysimum blennodia F.Muell. [unknown]
Description
Blennodia canescens (also called Blechum pyramidatum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 meters in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Blennodia canescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Blennodia canescens is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Blennodia canescens can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed sown in spring or by division of clumps in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Blennodia canescens
Blennodia canescens can be found in Colombia and Venezuela.
Blennodia canescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blennodia canescens?
Blennodia canescens
What is the common name of Blennodia canescens?
Hoary Blennodia
What is the habitat of Blennodia canescens?
It is found in tropical America
Species in the Blennodia 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,