Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
virgata
ID:
509587

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

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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.

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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 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2606818: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
Dmitry Aleksandrovich German (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.German' in the authors string.
A.L. Ebel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.L.Ebel' in the authors string.