Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
glandulosus
ID:
654796

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kar. & Kir.) O.E.Schulz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 10: 554 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654128



Common Names

  • Dontostemon glandulosus
  • Glandular Dontostemon
  • Glandular Dontostemon Plant


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Synonyms

  • Alaida glandulosa (Kar. & Kir.) F.Dvořák [unknown]
  • Arabis glandulosa Kar. & Kir. [unknown]
  • Dimorphostemon glandulosus (Kar. & Kir.) Golubk. [unknown]
  • Erysimum karelinianum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Torularia glandulosa (Kar. & Kir.) Vassilcz. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium glandulosum Maxim. [unknown]
  • Stenophragma glandulosum B.Fedtsch. [unknown]

Description

Dontostemon glandulosus (also called Glandular Dontostemon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a single stem with a basal rosette of leaves, and is topped with a single flower head. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Dontostemon glandulosus is used as an ornamental plant and is often used in gardens and landscapes. It has a long flowering period and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dontostemon glandulosus is a white, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Dontostemon glandulosus: This plant is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is relatively easy to propagate by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings taken in summer.

Where to Find Dontostemon glandulosus

Dontostemon glandulosus can be found in tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Dontostemon glandulosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dontostemon glandulosus?

Dontostemon glandulosus

What is the common name of Dontostemon glandulosus?

Glandular Don'ts-Stem

What is the natural habitat of Dontostemon glandulosus?

It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

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-2775369: Based on the initial data import
Grigori Karelin (1801-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kar.' in the authors string.
Ivan Petrovich Kirilov (1821-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kir.' in the authors string.
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.