Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
pendulus
ID:
591655

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Al-Shehbaz

Source:
cmp

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Novon 15: 521 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590987



Common Names

  • Catolobus pendulus
  • Pendulous Catolobus
  • Pendulous Catolobus Plant


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Synonyms

  • Arabis hispida Moench [unknown]
  • Arabis ligulifolia Nakai [unknown]
  • Arabis patriniana DC. [unknown]
  • Arabis pendula L. [unknown]
  • Arabis pendula glabrescens Franch. [unknown]
  • Arabis pendula hebecarpa Y.Z.Lan & T.Y.Cheo [unknown]
  • Arabis pendula hypoglauca Franch. [unknown]
  • Arabis subpendula Ohwi [unknown]
  • Crucifera pendula E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Erysimum pendulum (L.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Turrita pendula Wallr. [unknown]
  • Catolobus ligulifolia (Nakai) Yonek. [unknown]

Description

Catolobus pendulus (also called Pendulous Catolobus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 60 cm tall. It has a woody base and is native to South America, where it is found in dry grasslands and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Catolobus pendulus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is attractive to bees and other pollinators and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Catolobus pendulus are white with yellow anthers, and have a funnel-shaped corolla. The seed of this plant is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Catolobus pendulus is a perennial herb native to South America. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring and the plants should be spaced at least 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Catolobus pendulus

Catolobus pendulus is native to Australia and can be found in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales.

Catolobus pendulus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Catolobus pendulus?

Catolobus pendulus

What is the common name of Catolobus pendulus?

Pendulous Catolobus

What is the natural habitat of Catolobus pendulus?

Tropical rainforests

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.