Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
douglasii
ID:
631578

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) Rollins

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 63(3): 69 (1988):.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000630910



Common Names

  • Douglas' Cusickiella
  • Cusickiella Douglas
  • Cusickiella Douglasii


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Synonyms

  • Braya oregonensis A.Gray [unknown]
  • Draba crockeri Lemmon [unknown]
  • Draba douglasii A.Gray [unknown]
  • Draba douglasii crockeri (Lemmon) C.L.Hitchc. [unknown]
  • Cusickia douglasii O.E.Schulz [unknown]

Description

Cusickiella douglasii (also called Douglasii, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a rosette of lanceolate leaves and small white flowers. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cusickiella douglasii is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant and for landscaping purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cusickiella douglasii has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are deeply lobed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cusickiella douglasii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Cusickiella douglasii

Cusickiella douglasii is native to western North America.

Cusickiella douglasii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cusickiella douglasii?

Cusickiella douglasii

What is the natural habitat of Cusickiella douglasii?

Tropical rainforests in Central and South America

What are the common uses of Cusickiella douglasii?

Traditional medicine, dyeing, and tanning

Species in the Cusickiella 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2748910: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Reed C. Rollins (1911-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rollins' in the authors string.