Status:
valid
Authors:
K.M.Liu, L.B.Chen, H.F.Bai & L.H.Liu
Source:
cmp
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Novon 18: 135 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508661
Common Names
- Cardamine hupingshanensis
- Hupingshan Cardamine
- Cardamina de Hupingshan
Description
Cardamine hupingshanensis (also called Hupingshan Cardamine, among many other common names) is a small, annual herb native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It has small white flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils, especially in open areas such as deserts and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Cardamine hupingshanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cardamine hupingshanensis has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cardamine hupingshanensis is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate from seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Once established, it can be divided in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Cardamine hupingshanensis
Cardamine hupingshanensis is native to China. It can be found in moist, shady areas such as forests and meadows.
Cardamine hupingshanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cardamine hupingshanensis?
Cardamine hupingshanensis
What is the natural habitat of Cardamine hupingshanensis?
It is native to China.
What is the flower color of Cardamine hupingshanensis?
The flowers are white in color.
Species in the Cardamine genus
Cardamine holmgrenii,
Cardamine hupingshanensis,
Cardamine abchasica,
Cardamine acris,
Cardamine africana,
Cardamine alberti,
Cardamine altaica,
Cardamine altigena,
Cardamine amara,
Cardamine ambigua,
Cardamine anemonoides,
Cardamine angulata,
Cardamine angustata,
Cardamine anhuiensis,
Cardamine apennina,
Cardamine appendiculata,
Cardamine arakiana,
Cardamine argentina,
Cardamine armoracioides,
Cardamine asarifolia,
Cardamine astoniae,
Cardamine auriculata,
Cardamine balnearia,
Cardamine battagliae,
Cardamine bellidifolia,
Cardamine bilobata,
Cardamine bipinnata,
Cardamine blaisdellii,
Cardamine bodinieri,
Cardamine bonariensis,
Cardamine bradei,
Cardamine breweri,
Cardamine bulbifera,
Cardamine bulbosa,
Cardamine calcicola,
Cardamine caldeirarum,
Cardamine californica,
Cardamine calthifolia,
Cardamine carnosa,
Cardamine caroides,
Cardamine castellana,
Cardamine changbaiana,
Cardamine chelidonia,
Cardamine chenopodiifolia,
Cardamine cheotaiyienii,
Cardamine chilensis,
Cardamine chiriensis,
Cardamine circaeoides,
Cardamine concatenata,
Cardamine conferta,
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
Liang Bi Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Chen' in the authors string.
Hong Feng Bai: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.F.Bai' in the authors string.