Status:
valid
Authors:
D.P.Morin
Source:
ipni
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 98:30:00. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330949
Common Names
- Boechera Botulifructa
- Botulifructa's Boechera
- Boechera
Description
Boechera botulifructa (also called Boechera botulifructus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flowering stem. The leaves are divided into three leaflets and the flowers are white or pinkish in color. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Boechera botulifructa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for birds and other animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Boechera botulifructa is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, three-sided seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Boechera botulifructa is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. It can also be propagated by stem cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Boechera botulifructa
Boechera botulifructa is native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Boechera botulifructa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Boechera botulifructa?
Boechera botulifructa
What type of plant is Boechera botulifructa?
Boechera botulifructa is a herb species.
Where is Boechera botulifructa found?
Boechera botulifructa is found in China.
Species in the Boechera genus
Boechera acutina,
Boechera arcuata,
Boechera atrorubens,
Boechera calderi,
Boechera californica,
Boechera cascadensis,
Boechera consanguinea,
Boechera covillei,
Boechera depauperata,
Boechera drepanoloba,
Boechera duchesnensis,
Boechera elkoensis,
Boechera evadens,
Boechera formosa,
Boechera gracilenta,
Boechera grahamii,
Boechera harrisonii,
Boechera horizontalis,
Boechera howellii,
Boechera languida,
Boechera lincolnensis,
Boechera macounii,
Boechera nevadensis,
Boechera paddoensis,
Boechera pauciflora,
Boechera paupercula,
Boechera peirsonii,
Boechera pendulocarpa,
Boechera pinetorum,
Boechera polyantha,
Boechera porphyrea,
Boechera pratincola,
Boechera quebecensis,
Boechera rollinsiorum,
Boechera rubicundula,
Boechera saximontana,
Boechera serpenticola,
Boechera shevockii,
Boechera spatifolia,
Boechera texana,
Boechera tularensis,
Boechera ultra-alsa,
Boechera villosa,
Boechera xylopoda,
Boechera beckwithii,
Boechera bodiensis,
Boechera breweri,
Boechera cobrensis,
Boechera collinsii,
Boechera constancei,
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
David P. Morin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.P.Morin' in the authors string.