Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
canoensis
ID:
1323338

Status:
valid

Authors:
Al-Shehbaz

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 68: 222 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335792



Common Names

  • Descurainia canoensis
  • Canoensis Descurainia
  • Canoensis


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Description

Descurainia canoensis (also called Cano descurainia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is native to South America. It grows in grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Descurainia canoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used for treating fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Descurainia canoensis has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Descurainia canoensis is a perennial herb native to Peru. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Descurainia canoensis

Descurainia canoensis can be found in the mountains of southern Peru.

Descurainia canoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Descurainia canoensis?

Descurainia canoensis

What is the natural habitat of Descurainia canoensis?

It is found in the high Andes of Peru and Bolivia.

What are the characteristics of Descurainia canoensis?

It is a small, perennial herb with white flowers and small pods containing black seeds.

Species in the Descurainia genus

Descurainia brevisiliqua, Descurainia kenheilii, Descurainia nelsonii, Descurainia adenophora, Descurainia adpressa, Descurainia altoandina, Descurainia antarctica, Descurainia argentea, Descurainia artemisioides, Descurainia athrocarpa, Descurainia bourgaeana, Descurainia brevifructa, Descurainia californica, Descurainia cumingiana, Descurainia depressa, Descurainia erodiifolia, Descurainia gilva, Descurainia gonzalezii, Descurainia hartwegiana, Descurainia heterotricha, Descurainia impatiens, Descurainia incana, Descurainia incisa, Descurainia kochii, Descurainia lasisiliqua, Descurainia lemsii, Descurainia millefolia, Descurainia myriophylla, Descurainia nana, Descurainia nuttallii, Descurainia obtusa, Descurainia paradisa, Descurainia pimpinellifolia, Descurainia pinnata, Descurainia preauxiana, Descurainia sophia, Descurainia sophioides, Descurainia streptocarpa, Descurainia stricta, Descurainia titicacensis, Descurainia torulosa, Descurainia virletii, Descurainia verlettii, Descurainia latisiliqua, Descurainia bourgeauana, Descurainia virletii, Descurainia longepedicellata, Descurainia canoensis, Descurainia cleefii,

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

Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.