Status:
valid
Authors:
(Brandegee) Rollins
Source:
cmp
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Contr. Dudley Herb. 3: 202 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657534
Common Names
- Dryopetalon crenatum
- Crenate Dryopetalon
- Crenate Petalon
Synonyms
- Cardamine crenata Brandegee [unknown]
- Dryopetalon crenatum racemosum Rollins [unknown]
- Iodanthus striatus M.E.Jones [unknown]
- Dryopetalon crenatum crenatum [unknown]
- Sisymbrium crenatum Brandegee [unknown]
Description
Dryopetalon crenatum (also called Crenate Dryopetalon, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry, rocky habitats, with small, crenate leaves and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Dryopetalon crenatum is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens. It has a high resistance to drought and can be used as a hedge or screen. The plant has a long flowering period and can be used to attract pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dryopetalon crenatum are small, white and have four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dryopetalon crenatum is a slow-growing shrub that prefers a warm, humid climate and moist soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into larger containers or into the ground.
Where to Find Dryopetalon crenatum
Dryopetalon crenatum is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Dryopetalon crenatum FAQ
What type of plant is Dryopetalon crenatum?
Dryopetalon crenatum is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae.
Where is Dryopetalon crenatum found?
Dryopetalon crenatum is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.
What are the characteristics of Dryopetalon crenatum?
Dryopetalon crenatum is an annual plant with small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves.
Species in the Dryopetalon genus
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,