Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
pinnatifidus
ID:
654809

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) Al-Shehbaz & H.Ohba

Source:
cmp

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Novon 10: 96 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654141



Common Names

  • Dontostemon pinnatifidus
  • Pinnatifid Dontostemon
  • Pinnatifid Dontostemon Plant


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Synonyms

  • Sisymbrium muricatum Willd. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Alaida pectinata (DC.) F.Dvořák [unknown]
  • Andreoskia pectinata DC. [unknown]
  • Andrzejowskya pectinata (DC.) Turcz. [unknown]
  • Cheiranthus pinnatifidus Willd. [unknown]
  • Dichasianthus sergievskianus (Polozhij) Soják [unknown]
  • Dimorphostemon asper (Pall.) Kitag. [unknown]
  • Dimorphostemon pectinatus (DC.) Golubkova [unknown]
  • Dimorphostemon pectinatus humilior (N.Busch) Golubkova [unknown]
  • Dimorphostemon pinnatus (Pers.) Kitag. [unknown]
  • Dimorphostemon sergievskiana (Polozhij) S.V.Ovcz. [unknown]
  • Dimorphostemon shanxiensis R.L.Guo & T.Y.Cheo [unknown]
  • Dontostemon asper (Pall.) Schischk. [unknown]
  • Dontostemon pectinatus Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Dontostemon pectinatus humilior N.Busch [unknown]
  • Erysimum glandulosum Monnet [unknown]
  • Erysimum hookeri Monnet [unknown]
  • Torularia pectinata (DC.) Ovcz. & Junussov [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium pectinatum Fisch. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Torularia sergievskiana Polozhij [unknown]
  • Hesperis pinnata Pers. [unknown]
  • Dontostemon pinnatifidus pinnatifidus [unknown]
  • Neotorularia sergievskiana (Polozhij) Czerep. [unknown]
  • Andrzeiowskia pectinata (DC.) Turcz. [unknown]
  • Hesperidopsis pinnatifidus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hesperis pilosa Poir. [unknown]
  • Hesperis punctata Poir. [unknown]
  • Dimorphostemon sergievskianus (Polozhij) Ovczinnikova [unknown]
  • Dimorphostemon pinnatifidus (Willd.) H.L.Yang [unknown]

Description

Dontostemon pinnatifidus (also called Pinnatifid 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 pinnatifidus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in dry, sunny areas. It is drought tolerant and can be used to attract birds and butterflies.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dontostemon pinnatifidus sub. linearifolius (Maxim.) Al-Shehbaz & H.Ohba

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dontostemon pinnatifidus 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 pinnatifidus: This plant can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Dontostemon pinnatifidus

Dontostemon pinnatifidus can be found in the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia.

Dontostemon pinnatifidus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dontostemon pinnatifidus?

Dontostemon pinnatifidus

What is the common name of Dontostemon pinnatifidus?

Pinnatifid Don'ts-Stem

What is the natural habitat of Dontostemon pinnatifidus?

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-2775380: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Hideaki Ohba (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ohba' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.