Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
pendula
ID:
1037931

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Al-Shehbaz

Source:
tro

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Novon 15: 521 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001037269



Common Names

  • Catolobus pendula
  • Pendulous Catolobus
  • Pendulous Catolobus


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Description

Catolobus pendula (also called Pendula Catolobus, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in rocky habitats. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Catolobus pendula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Catolobus pendula are yellow and have four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Catolobus pendula is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9. To propagate, sow the seeds in the spring in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist and thin the seedlings as they grow. It can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Catolobus pendula

Catolobus pendula is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Species in the Catolobus genus

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.