Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
byei
ID:
509781

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rollins) Al-Shehbaz

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Novon 17: 400 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509113

Common Names

  • Dryopetalon Byei
  • Byei Dryopetalon
  • Dryopetalon Byei Plant

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Synonyms

  • Thelypodiopsis byei Rollins [unknown]

Description

Dryopetalon byei (also called Bye's Dryopetalon, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to North America. It has small yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Dryopetalon byei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dryopetalon byei has small white flowers with yellow anthers, and its fruits are small, dry capsules containing small, winged seeds. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dryopetalon byei is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or cuttings in spring or early summer. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Dryopetalon byei

Dryopetalon byei is native to the western United States and can be found in rocky areas, grasslands, and woodlands.

Dryopetalon byei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dryopetalon byei?

Dryopetalon byei

What is the common name of Dryopetalon byei?

Byei Dryopetalon

What is the natural habitat of Dryopetalon byei?

Tropical rainforests

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-2607014: Based on the initial data import
Reed C. Rollins (1911-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rollins' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.