Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
duchesnensis
ID:
507327

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rollins) Windham, Al-Shehbaz & Allphin

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 12: 239 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506659



Common Names

  • Duchesne's Boechera
  • Duchesne Boecheras
  • Duchesne's Boechera


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Synonyms

  • Arabis pulchra duchesnensis Rollins [unknown]
  • Boechera pulchra duchesnensis (Rollins) Dorn [unknown]

Description

Boechera duchesnensis (also called Duchesne’s Rockcress, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to western North America. It is an annual herb that grows in dry rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Boechera duchesnensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Boechera duchesnensis has white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Boechera duchesnensis is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and lightly covered with the mix. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Plant in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist until established.

Where to Find Boechera duchesnensis

Boechera duchesnensis is native to the western United States and can be found in the states of California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington.

Boechera duchesnensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boechera duchesnensis?

Boechera duchesnensis

What is the family of Boechera duchesnensis?

Brassicaceae

Where is Boechera duchesnensis native to?

California

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-2603801: Based on the initial data import
Reed C. Rollins (1911-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rollins' in the authors string.
Michael D. Windham (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Windham' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.
Loreen Allphin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Allphin' in the authors string.