Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
collinsii
ID:
567932

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fernald) Á.Löve & D.Löve

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Taxon 31(1): 125 (1982):.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000567264



Common Names

  • Boechera collinsii
  • Collins' Boechera
  • Collins' Rockcress


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Description

Boechera collinsii (also called 'Collins' Boechera', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to North America and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Boechera collinsii is used as an ornamental plant to add color and texture to gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Boechera collinsii has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Boechera collinsii is a hardy, evergreen perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by division of the clumps in spring or by seed.

Where to Find Boechera collinsii

Boechera collinsii is native to the United States and can be found in the Rocky Mountains.

Boechera collinsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boechera collinsii?

Boechera collinsii

What is the common name of Boechera collinsii?

Collins' Rockcress

What is the family of Boechera collinsii?

Brassicaceae

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2678006: Based on the initial data import
Áskell Löve (1916-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Á.Löve' in the authors string.
Doris Löve (1918-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Löve' in the authors string.
Merritt Lyndon Fernald (1873-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fernald' in the authors string.