Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
candicans
ID:
648587

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Raf.) Rollins

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Crucif. Continent. N. Amer. : 361 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647919



Common Names

  • Candicans Dimorphocarpa
  • Candicans Dimorphocarpa
  • Candicans Dimorphocarpa


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Synonyms

  • Dimorphocarpa palmeri (Payson) Rollins [unknown]
  • Dithyrea wislizeni palmeri Payson [unknown]
  • Iberis candicans Raf. [unknown]

Description

Dimorphocarpa candicans (also called 'White Dimorphocarpa', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is native to North America, where it is found in the western United States and Canada. It typically grows in moist, sandy soils in open grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Dimorphocarpa candicans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are often used in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dimorphocarpa candicans is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, bean-like capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dimorphocarpa candicans is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and should be about 10 cm long. The cuttings should be placed in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny location.

Where to Find Dimorphocarpa candicans

Dimorphocarpa candicans is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Dimorphocarpa candicans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dimorphocarpa candicans?

Dimorphocarpa candicans

What is the common name of Dimorphocarpa candicans?

Candicans

What is the natural habitat of Dimorphocarpa candicans?

Dry, rocky hillsides in Central Chile

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-2768724: Based on the initial data import
Constantine Samuel Rafinesque (1783-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raf.' in the authors string.
Reed C. Rollins (1911-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rollins' in the authors string.