Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nutt.) D.A.German & A.L.Ebel
Source:
cmp
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Turczaninowia 8(4): 11 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508919
Common Names
- Crucihimalaya virgata
- Twiggy crucifer
- Virgate crucifer
Synonyms
- Transberingia bursifolia virgata (Nutt.) Al-Shehbaz & O'Kane [unknown]
- Transberingia virgata (Nutt.) N.H.Holmgren [unknown]
- Sisymbrium virgatum Nutt. [unknown]
- Arabidopsis stenocarpa Rydb. [unknown]
- Arabidopsis virgata (Nutt.) Rydb. [unknown]
- Arabis brebneriana A.Nelson [unknown]
- Beringia bursifolia virgata (Nutt.) R.A.Price, Al-Shehbaz & O'Kane [unknown]
- Hesperis virgata (Nutt.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Stenophragma virgatum (Nutt.) Greene [unknown]
- Pilosella virgata (Nutt.) Rydb. [unknown]
- Pilosella stenocarpa Rydb. [unknown]
Description
Crucihimalaya virgata (also called Wand Himalayan Knotweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Himalayas. It is a low-growing, herbaceous plant growing up to 30 centimeters tall, with small, white flowers. It prefers dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Crucihimalaya virgata is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental in gardens. It has a pleasant scent and can be used in dried flower arrangements. It can also be used as a ground cover in areas with low light.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crucihimalaya virgata has yellow flowers that are arranged in racemes. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings have long, narrow cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crucihimalaya virgata is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 15 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist medium such as sand or perlite. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Crucihimalaya virgata
Crucihimalaya virgata is native to the Himalayas and is found in open, disturbed habitats, such as roadsides, fields, and waste places.
Crucihimalaya virgata FAQ
What type of plant is Crucihimalaya virgata?
Crucihimalaya virgata is a flowering plant.
Where is Crucihimalaya virgata found?
Crucihimalaya virgata is found in China and Japan.
What is the scientific name for Crucihimalaya virgata?
The scientific name for Crucihimalaya virgata is Crucihimalaya virgata.
Species in the Crucihimalaya genus
Crucihimalaya bursifolia,
Crucihimalaya rupicola,
Crucihimalaya virgata,
Crucihimalaya axillaris,
Crucihimalaya himalaica,
Crucihimalaya kneuckeri,
Crucihimalaya lasiocarpa,
Crucihimalaya mollissima,
Crucihimalaya ovczinnikovii,
Crucihimalaya stricta,
Crucihimalaya wallichii,
Crucihimalaya tenuisiliqua,
Crucihimalaya tibetica,
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
A.L. Ebel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.L.Ebel' in the authors string.