Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
palmeri
ID:
658206

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.E.Schulz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 10: 561 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657538

Common Names

  • Dryopetalon palmeri
  • Palmer's Dryopetalon
  • Palmer's Petalon

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Synonyms

  • Cardamine palmeri S.Watson [unknown]
  • Dryopetalon purpureum Rollins [unknown]
  • Sibara palmeri Greene [unknown]

Description

Dryopetalon palmeri (also called Palmer's 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 palmeri 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 palmeri are small, white and have four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dryopetalon palmeri 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 palmeri

Dryopetalon palmeri is native to the southwestern United States, particularly in Arizona, California, and New Mexico.

Dryopetalon palmeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dryopetalon palmeri?

Dryopetalon palmeri

What is the family of Dryopetalon palmeri?

Brassicaceae

What is the common name of Dryopetalon palmeri?

Palmer's Dryopetalon

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-2778771: Based on the initial data import
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.