Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
hastata
ID:
603811

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rydb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 34: 436 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603143



Common Names

  • Hastata Chlorocrambe
  • Chlorocrambe Hastata
  • Hastate Chlorocrambe


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Synonyms

  • Caulanthus hastatus S.Watson [unknown]
  • Streptanthus hastatus (S.Watson) M.Peck [unknown]

Description

Chlorocrambe hastata (also called 'Hastate Crambe', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with white flowers. It grows in open grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Chlorocrambe hastata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chlorocrambe hastata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chlorocrambe hastata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost.

Where to Find Chlorocrambe hastata

Chlorocrambe hastata is native to the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida.

Chlorocrambe hastata FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Chlorocrambe hastata?

Chlorocrambe hastata prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C).

What is the ideal light for Chlorocrambe hastata?

Chlorocrambe hastata prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the ideal humidity for Chlorocrambe hastata?

Chlorocrambe hastata prefers high humidity levels of at least 50%.

Species in the Chlorocrambe 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