Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
canescens
ID:
567178

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

Searching for Blennodia canescens? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

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.

Searching for Blennodia canescens? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

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

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