Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
platysperma
ID:
567996

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) Al-Shehbaz

Source:
cmp

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Novon 13: 388 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000567328



Common Names

  • Platysperma Rockcress
  • Broad-Seeded Rockcress
  • Broad-Seeded Whitlowgrass


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Synonyms

  • Arabis inamoena Greene [unknown]
  • Arabis oligantha Greene [unknown]
  • Arabis platysperma A.Gray [unknown]
  • Erysimum platyspermum (A.Gray) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Arabis platysperma platysperma [unknown]

Description

Boechera platysperma (also called broad-seeded rockcress, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to the western United States and is found in rocky, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Boechera platysperma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Boechera platysperma is yellow and has four petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Boechera platysperma is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Boechera platysperma

Boechera platysperma can be found in the western United States, from California to Utah.

Boechera platysperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boechera platysperma?

Boechera platysperma

What is the family of Boechera platysperma?

Brassicaceae

What is the common name of Boechera platysperma?

Broad-seeded rockcress

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-2678065: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.