Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
nelsonii
ID:
509702

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rydb.) Al-Shehbaz & Goodson

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 12(2): 422 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509034



Common Names

  • Descurainia nelsonii
  • Nelson's Descurainia
  • Nelson's Descurainia Plant


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Synonyms

  • Sophia nelsonii Rydb. [unknown]
  • Descurainia brachycarpa nelsonii O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Descurainia pinnata nelsonii (Rydb.) Detling [unknown]
  • Descurainia pinnata nelsonii (Rydb.) M.Peck [unknown]

Description

Descurainia nelsonii (also called Nelson's Descurainia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to the Himalayas. It has dark green leaves and small white flowers. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Descurainia nelsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and rockeries. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Descurainia nelsonii has yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Descurainia nelsonii is a fast-growing annual plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by sowing the seeds directly in the garden in spring. The seeds should be planted 1-2 cm deep and spaced 10-15 cm apart. Water regularly and thin out the seedlings when they are about 10 cm tall.

Where to Find Descurainia nelsonii

Descurainia nelsonii can be found in the United States.

Descurainia nelsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Descurainia nelsonii?

Descurainia nelsonii

What are the common names of Descurainia nelsonii?

Nelson's Descurainia, Nelson's Descurainia Vine

What is the natural habitat of Descurainia nelsonii?

It is native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia

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

Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.
Barbara E. Goodson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goodson' in the authors string.