Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
polyspermus
ID:
507943

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Fourn.) Al-Shehbaz & C.D.Bailey

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 32: 147 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507275



Common Names

  • Exhalimolobos polyspermus
  • Polyspermus Exhalimolobos
  • Exhalimolobos Weddellii


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Synonyms

  • Halimolobos polyspermus (E.Fourn.) O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Hesperis patula Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hesperis coulteri Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hesperis polysperma (E.Fourn.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Halimolobos polyspermus patula O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium polyspermum E.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium coulteri Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium patulum E.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Halimolobos polyspermus patulus O.E.Schulz [unknown]

Description

Exhalimolobos polyspermus (also called Many-seeded Exhalimolobos, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open, sunny areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves with long, narrow, lanceolate blades and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Exhalimolobos polyspermus is a species of shrub that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Exhalimolobos polyspermus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Exhalimolobos polyspermus is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Exhalimolobos polyspermus

Exhalimolobos polyspermus is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chihuahua and Durango.

Exhalimolobos polyspermus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Exhalimolobos polyspermus?

Exhalimolobos polyspermus

What is the common name of Exhalimolobos polyspermus?

Many-seeded Exhalimolobos

Where is Exhalimolobos polyspermus found?

It is found in Argentina

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-2604477: Based on the initial data import
Eugène Pierre Nicolas Fournier (1834-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Fourn.' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.
C. Donovan Bailey (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.D.Bailey' in the authors string.